Pneumococcal Vaccination for Children in Asian Countries: A Systematic Review of Economic Evaluation Studies.

ABSTRACT: Background: Evidence on costs and health benefits of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) for children in Asian countries is limited but growing. As a region with a considerably high burden of pneumococcal disease, it is prominent to have a comprehensive overview on the cost-effectiveness of implementing and adopting a PCV vaccination program. Methods: We conducted a systematic review from Pubmed and Embase to identify economic evaluation studies of PCV for children in Asian countries up to May 2020. Data extraction included specific characteristics of the study, input parameters, cost elements, cost-effectiveness results, and key drivers of uncertainty. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta Analyses (PRISMA) statement was followed for this systematic review. The re

SUBMITTER: Zakiyah N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7564215 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature