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Imitation dynamics predict vaccinating behaviour.

Chris T Bauch1

  • 1Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Guelph Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1. cbauch@uoguelph.ca

Proceedings. Biological Sciences
|August 10, 2005
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Understanding vaccine uptake dynamics is key. Game theory models show that imitation and sensitivity to disease prevalence can cause vaccine uptake oscillations, especially with high perceived vaccine risks.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Game Theory
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Vaccine coverage, disease prevalence, and individual vaccination decisions are interconnected.
  • Herd immunity creates strategic interactions influencing vaccination choices due to shared risk.
  • Understanding these dynamics is crucial for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a game dynamic model analyzing the interplay between vaccination behavior, disease prevalence, and herd immunity.
  • To investigate factors influencing oscillations in vaccine uptake.
  • To assess the feasibility of game theoretical models for predicting and managing vaccination dynamics.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a game dynamic model incorporating imitation dynamics (learning) for strategy adoption.

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  • Modeled vaccination decisions based on disease prevalence and perceived risks of vaccines and disease.
  • Validated the model against historical data from the 1970s pertussis vaccine scare in England and Wales.

    • Main Results:

    • Oscillations in vaccine uptake are more probable with higher imitation rates or greater sensitivity to disease prevalence.
    • Increased perceived risk of vaccines also correlates with a higher likelihood of uptake oscillations.
    • The model successfully replicated key features of vaccine uptake and disease prevalence changes during the pertussis vaccine scare.

    Conclusions:

    • Game theoretical models offer a viable approach to understanding and potentially managing population-level vaccination behavior.
    • Factors like social imitation and risk perception significantly impact vaccine uptake stability.
    • The study highlights the complex, dynamic nature of vaccination decisions within a population context.