American Economic Journal:
Applied Economics
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Influenza Vaccination Campaigns: Is an Ounce of Prevention Worth a Pound of Cure?
American Economic Journal: Applied Economics
vol. 6,
no. 1, January 2014
(pp. 38–72)
Abstract
This paper estimates the overall impact and externality effects of an influenza vaccination program expanding coverage outside the typical target group. Using a triple-difference design, which exploits the introduction of a broad based vaccination program in Ontario and the quality of the vaccine from year to year, I link higher vaccination to health improvements. Results indicate coverage expansion leads to large excess gains for program-regions; benefits exhibit decreasing returns corresponding to a standard model of disease dynamics; and substantial external benefits accrue to older adults.Citation
Ward, Courtney J. 2014. "Influenza Vaccination Campaigns: Is an Ounce of Prevention Worth a Pound of Cure?" American Economic Journal: Applied Economics, 6 (1): 38–72. DOI: 10.1257/app.6.1.38Additional Materials
JEL Classification
- H75 State and Local Government: Health; Education; Welfare; Public Pensions
- I12 Health Production
- I18 Health: Government Policy; Regulation; Public Health
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