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Alternative Title:
Emerg Infect Dis
Personal Author:
Meltzer, M. I. ; Cox, N. J. ; Fukuda, K. ;
Meltzer, M. I. ; Cox, N. J. ; Fukuda, K. ; Less -
Description:
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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Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Ambulatory Care
Child
Child, Preschool
Disease Outbreaks
Health Priorities
Hospitalization
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Influenza, Human
Influenza Vaccines
Middle Aged
Monte Carlo Method
Research Article
Risk Factors

Source:
Emerg Infect Dis. 5(5):659-671.
Document Type:
Journal Article ;
Place as Subject:
United States ;
Collection(s):
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Main Document Checksum:
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