Cost of illness of the vaccine-preventable diseases influenza, herpes zoster and pneumococcal disease in France.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence of certain vaccine-preventative diseases, such as influenza, herpes zoster and pneumococcal infection, continues to be high despite the availability of vaccines, resulting in a substantial health and economic burden on society, particularly among older adults aged ≥65 years.

Methods

A cost calculator was developed to assess the cost of illness of influenza, herpes zoster and pneumococcal disease in France. Direct medical costs related to diagnosis and treatment in the older adult population in both inpatient and outpatient settings were modelled over a 1-year time horizon. Scenario analyses were conducted to determine the impact of hospitalizations on the results by considering only influenza-attributed diagnoses.

Results

In France, influenza

SUBMITTER: Brown L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10843936 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature