As infectious disease outbreaks emerge, public health agencies often enact vaccination and
social distancing measures to slow transmission. Their success depends on not only
strategies and resources, but also public adherence. Individual willingness to take
precautions may be influenced by global factors, such as news media, or local factors, such
as infected family members or friends. Here, we compare three modes of epidemiological
decision-making in the midst of a growing outbreak using network-based mathematical …

As infectious disease outbreaks emerge, public health agencies often enact vaccination and
social distancing measures to slow transmission. Their success depends on not only
strategies and resources, but also public adherence. Individual willingness to take
precautions may be influenced by global factors, such as news media, or local factors, such
as infected family members or friends. Here, we compare three modes of epidemiological
decision-making in the midst of a growing outbreak. Individuals decide whether to adopt a …