How much would closing schools reduce transmission during an influenza pandemic?
K Glass, B Barnes - Epidemiology, 2007 - journals.lww.com
Background: When deciding whether to close schools during an influenza pandemic,
authorities must weigh the likely benefits against the expected social disruption. Although
schools have been closed to slow the spread of influenza, there is limited evidence as to the
impact on transmission of disease. Methods: To assess the benefits of closing schools for
various pandemic scenarios, we used a stochastic mathematical model of disease
transmission fitted to attack rates from past influenza pandemics. We compared these …
authorities must weigh the likely benefits against the expected social disruption. Although
schools have been closed to slow the spread of influenza, there is limited evidence as to the
impact on transmission of disease. Methods: To assess the benefits of closing schools for
various pandemic scenarios, we used a stochastic mathematical model of disease
transmission fitted to attack rates from past influenza pandemics. We compared these …
