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Economic burden of pneumococcal disease in children in Liguria, Italy

Authors :
Daniela Amicizia
Matteo Astengo
Chiara Paganino
Maria Francesca Piazza
Camilla Sticchi
Andrea Orsi
Federica Varlese
Tianyan Hu
Tanaz Petigara
Francesca Senese
Gian Marco Prandi
Giancarlo Icardi
Filippo Ansaldi
Source :
Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Vol 18, Iss 5 (2022)
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
Taylor & Francis Group, 2022.

Abstract

Vaccinations against Streptococcus pneumoniae are included in infant immunization programs globally. However, a substantial burden due to pneumococcal disease (PD) remains. This study aimed to estimate the cost of emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations associated with invasive pneumococcal disease, all-cause pneumonia, and acute otitis media in children

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21645515 and 2164554X
Volume :
18
Issue :
5
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.86e9e2719e2740a792f1847b6eafad62
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2022.2082205