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Estimating the cost of vaccination in southeastern Iran

Reza Goudarzi1, Mohammad Tasavon Gholamhoseini2, Saeed Amini3

  • 1Health Services Management Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences , Kerman, Iran.

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
|March 12, 2020
PubMed

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Estimating childhood vaccination costs in southeastern Iran revealed significant expenses, with salaries comprising the largest portion. These findings are crucial for national budget planning and resource allocation for immunization programs.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Economics
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Childhood vaccination programs require substantial national budgets for sustained operation.
  • Public funding for health initiatives faces scrutiny, particularly under economic sanctions.
  • Accurate cost estimations are vital for effective budget projections and resource allocation in public health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the total and per-dose cost of childhood vaccination in southeastern Iran.
  • To inform policymakers about the financial requirements for maintaining national immunization programs.
  • To provide data for future cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analyses of vaccination strategies.

Main Methods:

  • A bottom-up costing approach was employed, analyzing human resources, consumption, and overhead costs.
  • Data were collected from 52 healthcare centers across 10 cities in southeastern Iran using quota sampling.
  • Sensitivity analyses were conducted to assess the impact of population changes and inflation rates.

Main Results:

  • The estimated overall vaccination cost for the region in 2015 was approximately $5,984,000 USD.
  • Salaries constituted the largest cost component (64%), while vaccine and equipment costs were lower (22%).
  • The average cost per vaccine dose administered was $40.94 USD.

Conclusions:

  • Maintaining vaccination programs incurs significant financial costs.
  • The study's findings support evidence-based budget planning and resource allocation for national immunization efforts.
  • Accurate cost data are essential for evaluating new vaccine introductions and optimizing program efficiency.

Keywords:
IranVaccinescostimmunization Programs

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