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Modeling and Managing the Risks of Measles and Rubella: A Global Perspective Part II

Kimberly M Thompson1,2

  • 1Kid Risk, Inc., Orlando, FL, USA.

Risk Analysis : an Official Publication of the Society for Risk Analysis
|May 5, 2017
PubMed

Insights

Global measles and rubella eradication efforts are hindered by a lack of stakeholder commitment. Evidence shows eradication is a better health and financial option than continued disease control.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Vaccinology

Background:

  • Measles and rubella remain global health threats, necessitating effective eradication strategies.
  • Existing global eradication initiatives offer lessons for measles and rubella control.
  • Part I of this special issue provides a comprehensive literature synthesis on the topic.

Observation:

  • This introduction contrasts measles and rubella eradication experiences with other global initiatives.
  • A national risk assessment tool was developed and applied to support eradication efforts.
  • A dynamic disease transmission model was created to optimize global vaccine management for measles and rubella.

Findings:

  • Despite strong evidence favoring eradication, key stakeholders lack commitment to global measles and rubella eradication.
  • Current control strategies for measles and rubella are less effective and more costly than eradication.
  • Vaccine management and risk assessment tools are crucial for advancing eradication goals.

Implications:

  • Achieving global measles and rubella eradication requires enhanced stakeholder commitment and strategic resource allocation.
  • Implementing advanced modeling and risk assessment tools can significantly improve vaccine-driven disease management.
  • Eradication of measles and rubella offers substantial long-term health and economic benefits compared to ongoing control efforts.
Keywords:
Infectious diseasemeaslesmodelingrubella

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