A Comparative Economic Analysis of Immunization Programs for Pertussis and Measles: The Use of ARIMA Model to Study the Epidemiological Situation in England and Wales
Abstract:Objective: We evaluate pertussis and measles immunization strategies and compare the consequences in terms of health effects and economic costs.Methods: Based on epidemiological data for pertussis and measles in England and Wales from 1970 to 2012, we use ARIMA approach to model the relation between notification cases and vaccination coverage for each disease. We then perform an economic evaluation of vaccination programs at 95% and discuss the benefits for the society to achieve this level when compared with … Show more
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