| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10965813 | Vaccine | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Across a range of sensitivity analyses, a national rotavirus vaccination program was predicted to decrease health and economic burden due to rotavirus gastroenteritis in Pakistan by â¼40%. Vaccination was highly cost-effective in this context. As discussions of implementing the intervention intensify, future studies should address affordability, efficiency, and equity of vaccination introduction.
Keywords
DALYsRVGEEMRICERGlobal Alliance for Vaccines and ImmunizationCost-effectivenessProgram for Appropriate Technology in HealthGross domestic productGDPRotavirusWorld Health Organizationdisability-adjusted life-yearsPathEastern Mediterranean RegionIncremental cost-effectiveness ratioVaccinationPakistanWHOgastroenteritisRotavirus gastroenteritisGAVI
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Authors
Hiten D. Patel, Eric T. Roberts, Dagna O. Constenla,