Operational and Logistical Aspects of Biodefense

The Situation

Epidemic Spread Mechanism

Overview

Possible Response Actions

Types of Decisions

Structural Level Decisions

Operational Level

Example: Supply Chain

The Uncertainties

Pre-Attack vs. Post-Attack Action

Special Cases

Case Study: Time-Constrained Vaccination Process

Determining the Facilities for the Vaccination Centers

Risk Pooling

External Flow Control

Design of a Vaccination Center

The Queuing Network

The Flow in a Vaccination Center

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Vaccination Center Cont.

Vaccination Center Cont.

Vaccination Center Cont.

Summary