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Parameter values for simulations.
| Parameter | Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
| |||
| All ages | Young children | ||
| VEtrue | Vaccine effectiveness | 50% | 70% |
| IPflu | Incidence proportion of ARI* due to influenza | 5% | 15% |
| IPother | Incidence proportion of ARI due to other pathogens | 10% | 30% |
| Sens (RT) | Rapid test sensitivity | 80% | |
| Spec (RT) | Rapid test specificity | 90% | |
| Sens (PCR) | RT-PCR sensitivity | 95% | |
| Spec (PCR) | RT-PCR specificity | 97% | |
ARI = acute respiratory illness.
