Budget impact analysis of multiple varicella vaccination strategies: a Mexico perspective.

ABSTRACT: A number of live-attenuated varicella vaccines are produced globally that provide protection against the varicella zoster virus. In Mexico, varicella vaccination is not included in the national immunization program and is recommended for use only in high-risk subgroups. We developed a budget impact model to estimate the impact of universal childhood immunization against varicella on the national payer system in Mexico. A scenario of no varicella vaccination was compared to scenarios with vaccination with a single dose at 13 months of age, in alignment with the existing program of immunization with the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine. Nine different vaccination scenarios were envisioned, differing by vaccine type and by coverage. Varicella cases and treatment costs of each scenario were compu

SUBMITTER: Graham J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7227656 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature