Optimization research of immunization program using mathematical models

2015 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 26670308
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Epidemiology and preventive medicine
• Research Institution: The University of Tokyo
• Principal Investigator: NISHIURA Hiroshi 東京大学, 医学(系)研究科(研究院), 准教授 (70432987)
• Project Period (FY): 2014-04-01 – 2016-03-31
• Keywords: 予防接種 / 感染症 / 数理モデル / 疫学 / 保健政策

Outline of Final Research Achievements

Immunization program in Japan has not necessarily been science based policy. The present study aimed to offer optimal policy decision toward a few difficult questions in improving immunization program through mathematical modeling approach. Routine immunization policy and rubella vaccination were specifically analyzed.

Free Research Field

理論疫学