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The cost-effectiveness of universal vaccination of children against hepatitis A in Argentina: results of a dynamic health-economic analysis

Authored by:

Lopez, E., Debbag, R., Coudeville, L., et al

Full Citation:

Lopez, E., Debbag, R., Coudeville, L., et al 2007. The cost-effectiveness of universal vaccination of children against hepatitis A in Argentina: results of a dynamic health-economic analysis. Journal of Gastroenterology. 42(2).

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Additional key concepts from this publication:

Vaccines are among the most cost-effective health interventions available.

Key Evidence: In Argentina, universal vaccination for Hepatitis A in children, at 95% vaccine coverage, can prevent over 350,000 hepatitis A infections per year and 428 deaths. Benefits persist at coverage rates as low as 70% with over 290,000 prevented infections. At 95% coverage rates, this program would save almost $24,000 annually.