Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10966827 | Vaccine | 2012 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Reviews the economic benefits of adult and childhood vaccines in developing countries. ⺠Identified 108 articles from 51 countries covering 23 vaccines. ⺠44 articles reported cost per disability-adjusted life years (DALY) averted. ⺠Vaccines cost less than $100 ($500) per DALY averted in 52% (77%) of articles. ⺠Few studies measure the long-term and societal economic benefits from vaccination.
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Authors
Sachiko Ozawa, Andrew Mirelman, Meghan L. Stack, Damian G. Walker, Orin S. Levine,