Journal article
Cost-effectiveness analysis of universal maternal immunization with tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine in Brazil
Pertussis incidence has increased significantly in Brazil since 2011, despite high coverage of whole-cell pertussis containing vaccines in childhood. Infants <4 months are most affected. This study aimed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of introducing universal maternal vaccination with tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) into the National Immunization Program in Brazil.
Authors
Languages
- English
Publication year
2016
Journal
Vaccine
Volume
13
Type
Journal article
Categories
- Programme management
Diseases
- Diphtheria
Countries
- Brazil
Tags
- Coverage monitoring
- Planning, budgeting and financing
WHO Regions
- Region of the Americas