A Cost Effectiveness and Capacity Analysis for the Introduction of Universal Rotavirus Vaccination in Kenya: Comparison Between Rotarix and RotaTeq Vaccines

The authors of this article, published in PLoS ONE, applied cost-effectiveness modeling and a cold-chain impact assessment to aid decision-making on rotavirus vaccine introduction in Kenya. They conclude that use of either vaccine is cost-effective, but Rotarix is more cost-effective and has preferable packaging and presentation.

Author(s): van Hoek AJ, Ngama M, Ismail A, et al.

Published: 2012

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    Citation: van Hoek AJ, Ngama M, Ismail A, et al. A Cost Effectiveness and Capacity Analysis for the Introduction of Universal Rotavirus Vaccination in Kenya: Comparison Between Rotarix and RotaTeq Vaccines. PLoS ONE. 2012;7(10):e47511.

Resource types: Peer-reviewed journal

Diseases: Rotavirus

Topics: Immunization financing; Disease/vaccine specific information

Regions: Africa