A recent study estimated that, during the decade from 2011-2020, every US$1 invested in immunization programs in the world’s 73 poorest countries would yield a US$16 return on investment. Using an approach accounting for additional societal benefits of vaccination (the “full income approach”, which quantifies the value that people place on living longer and healthier lives), researchers estimated the return could be as high as US$44 per US$1 invested.
Full Citation:
Ozawa, S., Portnoy, A., Grewal, S., et al. 2016. Return on investment from childhood immunization in low- and middle-income countries, 2011-2020. Health Affairs. 35(2).
Title of Article: Return on investment from childhood immunization in low- and middle-income countries, 2011-2020
Author(s): Ozawa, S., Portnoy, A., Grewal, S., et al
Publication Year: 2016
Publication Name: Health Affairs
Publication Volume: 35(2)
Publication Source URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=26858370
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1377/hlthaff.2015.1086
Topics: Economics & Return on Investment
Countries: Global