The economic impact of pandemic influenza in the United States: priorities for intervention.

Meltzer, Martin I.; Cox, Nancy J.; Fukuda, Keiji

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The economic impact of pandemic influenza in the United States: priorities for intervention.

Published Date:

1999

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Emerg Infect Dis. 5(5):659-671.

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Emerg Infect Dis

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Meltzer, Martin I. ; Cox, Nancy J. ; Fukuda, Keiji ;

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We estimated the possible effects of the next influenza pandemic in the United States and analyzed the economic impact of vaccine-based interventions. Using death rates, hospitalization data, and outpatient visits, we estimated 89,000 to 207,000 deaths; 314,000 to 734,000 hospitalizations; 18 to 42 million outpatient visits; and 20 to 47 million additional illnesses. Patients at high risk (15% of the population) would account for approximately 84% of all deaths. The estimated economic impact would be US$71.3 to $166.5 billion, excluding disruptions to commerce and society. At $21 per vaccinee, we project a net savings to society if persons in all age groups are vaccinated. At $62 per vaccinee and at gross attack rates of 25%, we project net losses if persons not at high risk for complications are vaccinated. Vaccinating 60% of the population would generate the highest economic returns but may not be possible within the time required for vaccine effectiveness, especially if two doses of vaccine are required.

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United States

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Emerging Infectious Diseases

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