1. Estimating Disease Spread: By understanding the multiplier, public health officials can estimate how many secondary cases one infected individual can generate. This helps in forecasting the potential spread of the disease. 2. Resource Allocation: Knowing the multiplier assists in the efficient allocation of healthcare resources such as vaccines, antivirals, and hospital beds. 3. Policy Making: It informs the creation of public health policies, including quarantine measures, social distancing guidelines, and travel restrictions.
