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Systematic review of studies evaluating the broader economic impact of vaccination in low and middle income countries

Authored by:

Deoganakar, R., Hutubessy, R., van der Putten, I., et al

Full Citation:

Deoganakar, R., Hutubessy, R., van der Putten, I., et al 2012. Systematic review of studies evaluating the broader economic impact of vaccination in low and middle income countries. BMC Public Health. 12(878).

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Additional key concepts from this publication:

Vaccination, in combination with other interventions or infrastructure investments, offers opportunities for cost-sharing between programs.

Key Evidence: A systematic review of studies examining the broader economic impact of vaccination in low-middle income countries (LMICs) found that vaccination programs may improve the financial sustainability and affordability of healthcare programs in LMICs. The use of vaccines as part of a treatment cluster, or in combination with other infrastructure projects (such as water management systems) to maximize community health outcomes, offers opportunities for cost sharing between programs.

Immunization programs provide opportunities for cost-sharing and external funding when used alongside other health interventions.