Impact of vaccination and mobility on disease dynamics: a two patch model for measles
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2016
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Wessel, Lindsay
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Since the introduction of vaccines, many deaths due to various diseases including measles, have been drastically reduced. In Canada, there is a recommended vaccine schedule for all residents of the country; however, vaccine practises and immunisation schedules can vary from location to location as well as vary from country to country, leading to discrepancies in vaccine coverage and herd immunities. In addition, some anti-vaccination movements have been noted to persuade individuals into refusing vaccines, even in historically well immunised locations. In order to investigate the effect of varying vaccine coverage, a two patch metapopulation model for measles incorporating a single dose vaccine is formulated and studied.
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Mathematical Epidemiology, Measles, Mobility, Vaccination