Cost-effectiveness of rotavirus vaccination in Kenya and Uganda

Highlights • Country-led cost-effectiveness analyses of rotavirus vaccine introduction. • The analysis were done for Kenya and Uganda and informed by national data. • Rotavirus vaccine introduction is very cost effective in both countries. • Process used helps support evidence based decision making....

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Published in:Vaccine 2015-05, Vol.33, p.A109-A118
Main Authors: Sigei, Charles, Odaga, John, Mvundura, Mercy, Madrid, Yvette, Clark, Andrew David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Allergy and Immunology
Child, Preschool
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Cost-effectiveness analysis
DALYs
Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis - economics
Gastroenteritis - epidemiology
Gastroenteritis - prevention & control
Health Policy
Humans
Immunization
Immunization Programs
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Kenya
Kenya - epidemiology
Low income areas
Models, Statistical
Per capita
Rotavirus
Rotavirus Infections - economics
Rotavirus Infections - epidemiology
Rotavirus Infections - prevention & control
Rotavirus Vaccines - administration & dosage
Rotavirus Vaccines - economics
Rotavirus Vaccines - immunology
Studies
TRIVAC
Uganda
Uganda - epidemiology
Vaccination
Vaccination - economics
Vaccination - methods
Vaccines
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Summary:Highlights • Country-led cost-effectiveness analyses of rotavirus vaccine introduction. • The analysis were done for Kenya and Uganda and informed by national data. • Rotavirus vaccine introduction is very cost effective in both countries. • Process used helps support evidence based decision making. • Strengthen national capacity to undertake economic evaluations.
ISSN:0264-410X
1873-2518
DOI:10.1016/j.vaccine.2014.12.079