Influenza immunization campaigns: Is an ounce of prevention worth a pound of cure?
Authors: Courtney J. Ward
Overview
Abstract (English)
This paper estimates the overall impact and externality effects of an influenza vaccination program expanding coverage outside the typical target group. Using a triple-difference design, which exploits the introduction of a broad based vaccination program in Ontario and the quality of the vaccine from year to year, I link higher vaccination to health improvements. Results indicate coverage expansion leads to large excess gains for program-regions; benefits exhibit decreasing returns corresponding to a standard model of disease dynamics; and substantial external benefits accrue to older adults.
Abstract (French)
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Details
| Type | Journal article |
|---|---|
| Author | Courtney J. Ward |
| Publication Year | 2014 |
| Title | Influenza immunization campaigns: Is an ounce of prevention worth a pound of cure? |
| Volume | 6 |
| Journal Name | American Economic Journal: Applied Economics |
| Number | 1 |
| Pages | 38-72 |
| Publication Language | English |
- Courtney J. Ward
- Courtney J. Ward
- Influenza immunization campaigns: Is an ounce of prevention worth a pound of cure?
- American Economic Journal: Applied Economics
- 6
- 2014
- 1
- 38-72