Children hospitalized with rotavirus in Norway were absent from daycare for 6.3 days, on average, and 73% of their parents missed work — for a mean of almost 6 days. These data, which can be used in economic evaluations of rotavirus vaccination, show that work absenteeism resulting from having a child hospitalized with rotavirus poses a considerable economic burden on society.
Full Citation:
Edwards CH, Bekkewold T, Flem E.. 2017. Lost workdays and healthcare use before and after hospital visits due to rotavirus and other gastroenteritis among young children in Norway. Vaccine. 35(28).
Title of Article: Lost workdays and healthcare use before and after hospital visits due to rotavirus and other gastroenteritis among young children in Norway
Author(s): Edwards CH, Bekkewold T, Flem E.
Publication Year: 2017
Publication Name: Vaccine
Publication Volume: 35(28)
Publication Source URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28545926
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1016/j.vaccine.2017.05.037
Topics: Economics & Return on Investment
Disease Vaccines: Diarrhea | Rotavirus
Countries: Norway
WHO Regions: Europe