Keywords
epidemic models
immigration
migratory effects
finite difference methods
modelo con estructura de edad
modelos epidémicos
inmigración
efectos migratorios
métodos de diferencias finitas
How to Cite
Abstract
We formulate an age-structured nonlinear partial differential equation model that features short-term immigration effects in a population. Individuals can immigrate into the population as any of the three stages in the model: susceptible, infected or recovered. Global stability of the immigration-free and infection-free equilibria is discussed. A generalized numerical framework is established and specific short-term immigration scenarios are explored.
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