Journal article
Modeling the national pediatric vaccine stockpile
Pediatric vaccine stockpiles have been in place in the U.S. since 1983 to address the potential disruption in supply of routine pediatric vaccines. Increases in the number of vaccines recommended for pediatric and adolescent patients have increased the cost of stocking and maintaining the stockpile. Based on a spreadsheet-based model (VacStockpile) we developed, we estimated potential supply shortages of 14 stockpiled vaccines as of August 1, 2008 and its health and financial impacts under various shortage and stockpile scenarios. To illustrate the implications of policy options, we compared “high” to “low” stockpile scenarios. The high stockpile scenario ensures a 6-month vaccine supply to vaccinate all children according to recommended schedules. The low scenario comprised of 50% of the high scenario or existing stocks, whichever is smaller.
Authors
Languages
- English
Publication year
2010
Journal
Vaccine
Volume
38
Type
Journal article
Categories
- Programme management
Countries
- United States
Tags
- Campaign
- Distribution system
- Planning, budgeting and financing
WHO Regions
- Region of the Americas