Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology (Jan 2012)
Cost Effectiveness of Infant Vaccination for Rotavirus in Canada
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Rotavirus is the main cause of gastroenteritis in Canadian children younger than five years of age, resulting in significant morbidity and cost. The present study provides evidence on the cost effectiveness of two alternative rotavirus vaccinations (RotaTeq [Merck Frosst Canada Ltd, Canada] and Rotarix [GlaxoSmithKline, Canada]) available in Canada.