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| Resource | WHO Manual for Estimating the Economic Burden of Seasonal Influenza |
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| Purpose | This manual provides guidance on estimating the economic burden of seasonal influenza to support informed decision-making on prevention and control strategies. |
| Content | The resource covers methodologies for calculating direct and indirect costs related to influenza, such as healthcare expenses, productivity losses, and societal impacts. It includes case examples and templates for economic analysis. |
| Use | Health economists, policymakers, and researchers can use this manual to assess the financial impact of seasonal influenza and justify investments in vaccination programs and other preventive measures. |
| Contraints/Limitations | The accuracy of estimates depends on the availability and quality of local data. Variations in healthcare systems, data collection practices, and societal factors may affect comparability across regions. |
| Example criteria this resource could address | Estimating the economic burden of seasonal influenza, supporting cost-benefit analyses for vaccination programs, informing public health policy on influenza prevention. |
| If available, notes on the development process | Developed through collaboration with global health economists and influenza experts to provide standardized methodologies for economic burden estimation. |
| Additional Links | |
| Link to access the resource | index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=660&id=24089 |