Quantifying vaccination thresholds and roll-out delays in an influenza transmission model with waning and immune boosting
Researchers have developed an epidemiological model to study the impact of vaccination, waning immunity, and secondary infections on influenza transmission. The study uses CDC data to demonstrate how vaccination timing and efficacy influence disease persistence.
Why it matters
This model provides a framework for public health officials to optimize vaccination strategies and better predict influenza outbreak patterns.
Scientific Reports ( 2026 ) Cite this article
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