The impact of media coverage on the transmission dynamics of human influenza

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Authors

Jean M. Tchuenche · University of Guelph

Nothabo Dube · National University of Science and Technology

C. P. Bhunu · National University of Science and Technology

Abstract

The effects of media on an outbreak are complex. Simplified understandings of disease epidemiology, propogated through media soundbites, may make the disease significantly worse.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 epidemiological studies Mathematical and Theoretical Epidemiology and Ecology Models Influenza Virus Research Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Public Health

Volume 11, Issue S1, pp. S5-S5

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-11-s1-s5

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