TY - JOUR T1 - A mathematical approach to epidemic control JF - The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners JO - J R Coll Gen Pract SP - 911 LP - 916 VL - 26 IS - 173 AU - V. G. S. Damms AU - A. H. Clarke AU - G. M. Constable Y1 - 1976/12/01 UR - http://bjgp.org/content/26/173/911.abstract N2 - A mathematical model of an influenza epidemic which occurred in 1961 is suggested. The mathematics imply conclusions on the practical control of similar outbreaks. This is a technique applicable to one general practice. ER -