Closing the gap on vaccine uptake in developing countries: Is there a role for cash incentives?

Vaccination saves lives, yet vaccine uptake remains insufficient particularly in developing countries. While various approaches have been used to improve vaccine uptake, this review focuses on the potential of cash incentives to address this issue in developing countries. We examine the role and criticism of cash incentives and offer suggestions for reducing health disparities through targeting. We also explore potential bottleneck for scaling up the incentive program. The review concludes with recommendations for future steps.