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Research on immunization reported by scientists at University of Sao Paulo
June 11th, 2008
Research findings, 'Cost-effectiveness analysis of routine rotavirus vaccination in Brazil,' are discussed in a new report. According to recent research from Sao Paulo, Brazil, "The objective of this study was to conduct a cost-effectiveness analysis of a universal rotavirus vaccination program among children <or=5 years of age in Brazil. Considering a hypothetical annual cohort of approximately 3,300,000 newborns followed over 5 years, a decision-tree model was constructed to examine the possible clinical and economic effects of rotavirus infection with and without routine vaccination of children." "Probabilities and unit costs were derived from published research...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-06-11)
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