Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of different immunization strategies against whooping cough to reduce child morbidity and mortality

Amado Rivero-Santana, Leticia Cuéllar-Pompa, Luis M. Sánchez-Gómez, Lilisbeth Perestelo-Pérez and Pedro Serrano-Aguilar

Health Policy, 2014, vol. 115, issue 1, 82-91

Abstract: In the last years there has been a significant increase in reported cases of pertussis in developed countries, in spite of high rates of childhood immunization. Health institutions have recommended different vaccination strategies to reduce child morbidity and mortality: vaccination of adolescents and adults, pregnant women, people in contact with the newborn (cocoon strategy) and health care workers. The aim of this paper is to review the scientific evidence supporting these recommendations.

Keywords: Adolescent; Adult; Diphtheria–tetanus–pertussis vaccine; Health personnel; Immunization; Whooping cough (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2013.12.007

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