Journal article

Modelling the cost-effectiveness of a new infant vaccine to prevent tuberculosis disease in children in South Africa

Tuberculosis remains the leading cause of death in South Africa. A number of potential new TB vaccine candidates have been identified and are currently in clinical trials. One such candidate is MVA85A. This study aimed to estimate the cost-effectiveness of adding the MVA85A vaccine as a booster to the BCG vaccine in children from the perspective of the South African government.

Authors

Languages

  • English

Journal

Cost Eff Resour Alloc.

Volume

20

Type

Journal article

Categories

  • Vaccines & delivery devices

Countries

  • Africa
  • South Africa

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