Vaccination Scheduling with Balanced Utilization of Vaccinators Considered

Abstract

With the emergence of various infectious diseases and epidemics, vaccination becomes more and more important. However, vaccination scheduling for CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) is not easy because of diverse vaccines, multiple doses, and various demands for different year-old children. Furthermore, balanced utilization of vaccinated people should also be considered due to the expensive medical professionals and the potential need of epidemics. To address the above issues, a mixed integer programing model was proposed in this paper. A case study of a vaccination site in Nanshan District of Shenzhen City shows that maximizing the minimum vaccinated numbers per day can result in balanced schedule. The proposed model not only helps the CDC make scheduling decisions but also provides clear date of vaccination for children.