Table 1 Parameterization of infection and vaccination cost
From: Optimal H1N1 vaccination strategies based on self-interest versus group interest
Variable | Base case | Reference |
|---|---|---|
Cost of vaccine side effects, $ | ||
The cost associated with mild to moderate vaccine side effects per vaccinee, $ | 1.37 | [40] (see Methods for calculation) |
The cost associated with severe side effects (treated in ICU) per vaccinee, $ | 0.78 | (see Methods for calculation) |
Costs of vaccination, $ | 听 | 听 |
Patient time, $ | 16.00 | |
Travel cost, $ | 4.00 | |
Illness without medical care, $ | 201(individuals under age 65); 327 (individuals over age 65) | |
Health care costs, $ | 听 | 听 |
General medical hospitalization | 5,861(individuals under age 65); 7,653 (individuals over age 65) | |
Outpatient visits | 322(individuals under age 65); 458 (individuals over age 65) | |
Mortality, $ | 1,045,278 | |