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The demand for a dengue vaccine: a contingent valuation survey in Metro Manila

Vaccine. 2008 Feb 13;26(7):914-23. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2007.12.011. Epub 2007 Dec 31.

Abstract

Using data gathered from a contingent valuation survey, this study estimated the willingness to pay (WTP) for a single dengue fever vaccine and the household demand function for dengue vaccines. Mean WTP for the vaccine ranged from US$27 to US$32 and household demand averaged 2 per household. Our findings indicate sufficiently high WTP for dengue vaccines and hence a significant potential for selling the vaccine in private markets. For the lower income groups with lower capacity to pay, a mass vaccination campaign program in which part of the financial costs are covered by vaccine user charges is viable.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Dengue / prevention & control*
  • Dengue Vaccines* / administration & dosage
  • Dengue Vaccines* / economics
  • Dengue Vaccines* / supply & distribution
  • Family Characteristics
  • Female
  • Health Care Surveys*
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Health Services Needs and Demand*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Philippines
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Urban Population*

Substances

  • Dengue Vaccines