Mathematical model for measles disease with control on the susceptible and exposed compartments

In this paper, we develop a mathematical deterministic modeling approach to model measles disease by using the data pertinent to Nigeria. Control measure was introduced into the susceptible and exposed classes to study the prevalence and control of the measles disease. We established the existence and uniqueness of the solution to the model. From the simulation results, it was realized that the control introduced on the susceptible class; and exposed individuals at latent period play a significant role in controlling the disease. Furthermore, it is recognized that if more people in the susceptible class get immunization and the exposed people at latent period goes for treatment and therapy during this state before they become infective, the disease will be eradicated more quickly with time.