PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Damms, V. G. S. AU - Clarke, A. H. AU - Constable, G. M. TI - A mathematical approach to epidemic control DP - 1976 Dec 01 TA - The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners PG - 911--916 VI - 26 IP - 173 4099 - http://bjgp.org/content/26/173/911.short 4100 - http://bjgp.org/content/26/173/911.full SO - J R Coll Gen Pract1976 Dec 01; 26 AB - 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.