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Respiratory syncytial virus immunization program for the United States: Impact of performance determinants of a theoretical vaccine

Highlights • An RSV vaccine would substantially reduce inpatient hospitalizations and outpatient visits even if the effectiveness is 50%. • Appropriate endpoints should be chosen to show full medical and economic value. • Endpoints impacting death and hospitalization are the most important to collec...

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Published in:Vaccine 2013-09, Vol.31 (40), p.4347-4354
Main Author: REGNIER, Stephane A
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Highlights • An RSV vaccine would substantially reduce inpatient hospitalizations and outpatient visits even if the effectiveness is 50%. • Appropriate endpoints should be chosen to show full medical and economic value. • Endpoints impacting death and hospitalization are the most important to collect. • Duration and month of onset of protective immunity affect vaccine impact.
ISSN:0264-410X
1873-2518
DOI:10.1016/j.vaccine.2013.07.024