WHO guide on the economic evaluation of influenza vaccination. Issue 2 (27th December 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Newall, Anthony T.; Chaiyakunapruk, Nathorn; Lambach, Philipp; Hutubessy, Raymond C. W.
• Is Part Of: Influenza and other respiratory viruses. Volume 12:Issue 2(2018)
• Page Start: 211
• Page End: 219
• Publication Date: 2017-12-27
• Subjects: guidelines -- influenza vaccines -- vaccine economics; Influenza -- Periodicals; Respiratory infections -- Periodicals; Virus diseases -- Periodicals; Influenza, Human -- Periodicals; Respiratory Tract Diseases -- Periodicals; Virus Diseases -- Periodicals; Grippe -- Périodiques; Appareil respiratoire -- Infections -- Périodiques; Maladies à virus -- Périodiques; 616.203
• DOI: 10.1111/irv.12510
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1750-2640

Abstract

Abstract: Influenza is responsible for substantial morbidity and mortality across the globe, with a large share of the total disease burden occurring in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). There have been relatively few economic evaluations assessing the value of seasonal influenza vaccination in LMICs. The purpose of this guide is to outline the key theoretical concepts and best practice in methodologies and to provide guidance on the economic evaluation of influenza vaccination in LMICs. It outlines many of the influenza vaccine‐specific challenges and should help to provide a framework for future evaluations in the area to build upon.