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Modelling an Epidemic Emergency

Subject(s): Biology | Mathematics | Careers | Age: 11-14 | 14-16 | Post 16 | Type: Information sheet | Publication Year: 2010 to date
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This Mathematics Matters case study looks at how mathematicians work with epidemiologists to understand the spread of infections and mitigate their effects. Epidemics can threaten the lives of both humans and animals, so it is essential that we react swiftly to any outbreaks. Mathematicians play a key role in assessing the risks of disease transmission and modelling the effects of vaccination programmes. The resource can be used by teachers to guide their students or shared directly with students to inform them about careers using mathematics.

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Institute of Mathematics and its Applications

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