How fast is the linear chain trick? A rigorous analysis in the context of behavioral epidemiology

A prototype SIR model with vaccination at birth is analyzed in terms of the stability of its endemic equilibrium. The information available on the disease influences the parentso decision on whether vaccinate or not. This information is modeled with a delay according to the Erlang distribution. The...

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Main Authors: Alessia Andò, Dimitri Breda, Giulia Gava
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AIMS Press 2020-07-01
Series:Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering
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Online Access:https://aimspress.com/article/doi/10.3934/mbe.2020273?viewType=HTML