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Explore the economic benefits of childhood immunization for a birth cohort of 4.2 million, with direct costs at 3.0 and total societal costs at 10.1 - amounting to $20 billion and $76 billion respectively. Referencing Zhou F. et al.'s 2009 Economic Evaluation of the Routine Childhood Immunization Program in the US. Published in Pediatrics in 2014, this study offers valuable insights into the monetary value and potential societal impact of childhood immunization programs.
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How cost-effective is childhood immunization? For one birth cohort of 4.2 million Benefit to cost ratio Direct costs only: 3.0 Total societal costs: 10.1 THAT’S $20 BILLION and $76 BILLION! DEATHS Zhou F et al. Economic Evaluation of the Routine Childhood Immunization Program in the US, 2009. Pediatrics, 2014. 133:577.