Journal article
Mathematical modelling for pandemic preparedness in Canada: Learning from COVID-19
Abstract
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic underlined the need for pandemic planning but also brought into focus the use of mathematical modelling to support public health decisions. The types of models needed (compartment, agent-based, importation) are described. Best practices regarding biological realism (including the need for multidisciplinary expert advisors to modellers), model complexity, consideration of uncertainty and communications to …
Authors
Ogden NH; Acheson ES; Brown K; Champredon D; Colijn C; Diener A; Dushoff J; Earn DJ; Gabriele-Rivet V; Gangbè M
Journal
Relevé des maladies transmissibles au Canada, Vol. 50, No. 10, pp. 345–356
Publisher
Infectious Disease and Control Branch (IDPCB) - Public Health Agency of Canada
DOI
10.14745/ccdr.v50i10a03
ISSN
1188-4169