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Description of parameters of system (1).
| Parameters | Interpretation | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Λ | Recruitment rate of susceptible population by immigration or birth | [Humans][week]−1 |
| β | Effective contact rate of measles | [week]−1 |
| μ | Natural death rate of humans | [week]−1 |
| ϵ | Rate of progress from exposed to infectious class | [week]−1 |
| d | Disease induced death rate of measles | [week]−1 |
| γ | Natural recovery rate from measles | [week]−1 |
