Vaccination of children in the Philippines against 6 diseases was found to significantly increase IQ and language scores (compared to children receiving no vaccinations) and was estimated to have a 21% rate of return.
Full Citation:
Bloom, D.E., Canning, D., and Weston, M.. 2011. The value of vaccination. Hot Topics in Infection and Immunity in Children VII (Book chapter). vol 697.
Title of Article: The value of vaccination
Author(s): Bloom, D.E., Canning, D., and Weston, M.
Publication Year: 2011
Publication Name: Hot Topics in Infection and Immunity in Children VII (Book chapter)
Publication Volume: vol 697
Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21120715/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1007/978-1-4419-7185-2_1
Topics: Cognition & Schooling
Disease Vaccines: Diphtheria | Measles | Pertussis | Polio/OPV/IPV | Tetanus | Tuberculosis/BCG
Countries: Philippines
WHO Regions: Western Pacific