Table 1.
Summary of key features of equine influenza described in mathematical models
Feature | Reference |
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Equine influenza is highly contagious | Glass et al. (2002) 10 |
Vaccination reduces the occurrence of epidemics | de la Rua-Domenech et al. (2000) 12; Glass et al. (2002) 10 |
The majority of outbreaks in a vaccinated group of horses are of limited size | Glass et al. (2002) 10 |
Strategic timing of vaccination can reduce the risk of outbreaks occurring when horses congregate for racing or sales | Park et al. (2003) 13 |
Although of little consequence at the individual level, a mismatched vaccine strain increases the likelihood of larger outbreaks occurring | Park et al. (2004) 14 |
Effective quarantine prevents incursion of novel equine influenza strains | Koelle et al. (2010) [18] |
Vaccination in the face of an outbreak is an effective control measure | Baguelin et al. (2010) 20 |
Individuals within a group of vaccinated animals that remain unvaccinated or respond poorly to vaccination can have serious consequences | Baguelin et al. (2010) 20 |