Vaccination dilemma on an evolving social network

• Published in: arXiv.org
• Main Authors: Wei, Yuting, Lin, Yaosen, Wu, Bin
• Format: Paper
• Language: English
• Published: Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 05.02.2019
• Subjects: Disease control; Epidemics; Evolution; Immunity; Social networks

Vaccination is crucial for the control of epidemics. Yet it is a social dilemma since non-vaccinators can benefit from the herd immunity created by the vaccinators. Thus the optimum vaccination level is not reached via voluntary vaccination at times. Intensive studies incorporate social networks to...