Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2403914 | Vaccine | 2012 | 11 Pages |
Many jurisdictions have implemented universal human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization programs in preadolescent females. However, the cost-effectiveness of modified cervical screening guidelines and/or catch-up immunization in older females in Canada has not been evaluated. We conducted a cost-utility analysis of screening and immunization with the bivalent vaccine for the Canadian setting from the Ministry of Health perspective. We used a dynamic model to capture herd immunity and included cross-protection against strains not included in the vaccine. We found that adding catch-up immunization to the current program would be cost-effective, and that combining catch-up immunization with delaying the age at which screening is first initiated could result in cost savings and net health gains.
► We conduct a cost utility analysis of HPV catch-up immunization and cervical screening strategies. ► The analysis uses a dynamic model that captures herd immunity and vaccine cross-protection. ► Adding catch-up immunization to an existing program in pre-adolescent females is cost-effective. ► Combining catch-up immunization with a delay in the age of initial screening is cost-saving.