Vaccination of children born in the United States in 2009 will save 1.2 million quality-adjusted life-years, generating $184 billion in social value net of vaccination costs.
Tomas J. Philipson, PhD; Julia Thornton Snider, PhD; Ayman Chit, PhD; Sarah Green, BA; Philip Hosbach, BA; Taylor Tinkham Schwartz, MPH; Yanyu Wu, PhD; and Wade M. Aubry, MD
ABSTRACT
Study Design: This study utilized an economic model with parameter values sourced from clinical and observational data, as well as the literature.
Objectives: To determine the lifetime social value of using the guideline-recommended vaccines for children born in the United States in 2009.
Study Design: This study utilized an economic model with parameter values sourced from clinical and observational data, as well as the literature.