Epidemics in Heterogeneous Communities: Estimation of <i>R</i>0 and Secure Vaccination Coverage
Epidemics in Heterogeneous Communities: Estimation of <i>R</i>0 and Secure Vaccination Coverage
Summary A stochastic multitype model for the spread of an infectious disease in a community of heterogeneous individuals is analysed. In particular, estimates of R 0 (the basic reproduction number) and the critical vaccination coverage are derived, where estimation is based on final size data of an outbreak in the …