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Maternal influenza immunization in Malawi: Piloting a maternal influenza immunization program costing tool by examining a prospective program
<div><p>Background</p><p>This costing study in Malawi is a first evaluation of a Maternal Influenza Immunization Program Costing Tool (Costing Tool) for maternal immunization. The tool was designed to help low- and middle-income countries plan for maternal influenza immunization programs that differ from infant vaccination programs because of differences in the target population and potential differences in delivery strategy or venue.</p><p>Methods</p><p>This analysis examines the incremental costs of a prospective seasonal maternal influenza immunization program that is added to a successful routine childhood immunization and antenatal care program. The Costing Tool estimates financial and economic costs for different vaccine delivery scenarios for each of the major components of the expanded immunization program.</p><p>Results</p><p>In our base scenario, which specifies a donated single dose pre-filled vaccine formulation, the total financial cost of a program that would reach 2.3 million women is approximately 10.4 million over the same period. The financial and economic costs per immunized pregnancy are 4.58, respectively. Other scenarios examine lower vaccine uptake, reaching 1.2 million women, and a vaccine purchased at $2.80 per dose with an alternative presentation.</p><p>Conclusion</p><p>This study estimates the financial and economic costs associated with a prospective maternal influenza immunization program in a low-income country. In some scenarios, the incremental delivery cost of a maternal influenza immunization program may be as low as some estimates of childhood vaccination programs, assuming the routine childhood immunization and antenatal care systems are capable of serving as the platform for an additional vaccination program. However, purchasing influenza vaccines at the prices assumed in this analysis, instead of having them donated, is likely to be challenging for lower-income countries. This result should be considered as a starting point to understanding the costs of maternal immunization programs in low- and middle-income countries.</p></div
Introduction, recurrent, and capitals costs and their components.
<p>Introduction, recurrent, and capitals costs and their components.</p
Financial costs of maternal influenza immunization program by year, (US$).
<p>Financial costs of maternal influenza immunization program by year, (US$).</p
Financial and economic costs of maternal influenza immunization program, purchased vaccine in 10 dose vial (low and high coverage scenarios).
<p>Financial and economic costs of maternal influenza immunization program, purchased vaccine in 10 dose vial (low and high coverage scenarios).</p
Additional file 1: of Countdown to 2015 country case studies: what can analysis of national health financing contribute to understanding MDG 4 and 5 progress?
Health Financing Analysis for Countdown Case Studies: A Guide. (PDF 1459Â kb