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Researchers from University of Sao Paulo, Department of Preventive Medicine publish new studies and findings in the area of immunization
December 31st, 2008
New investigation results, 'Cost-effectiveness analysis of universal childhood vaccination against varicella in Brazil,' are detailed in a study published in Vaccine. According to a study from Sao Paulo, Brazil, "This study conducts a cost-effectiveness analysis of a childhood universal varicella vaccination program in Brazil. An age and time-dependent dynamic model was developed to estimate the incidence of varicella for 30 years." "Assuming a single-dose schedule; vaccine efficacy of 85% and coverage of 80%, the program could prevent 74,422,058 cases and 2905 deaths. It would cost R$ 3,178,396,110 and save R$ 660,076,410 to the society and R$ 365,602,305 to the...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-12-31)
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