Research: Routine childhood immunisation: deaths and hospitalisations prevented

摘要

Research publication estimating the annual deaths and hospitalisations prevented by routine childhood immunisation programs in England, demonstrating vaccine impact.

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This research publication provides estimated annual deaths and hospitalisations prevented by routine childhood immunisation in England. The analysis quantifies the public health benefit of vaccination programs by modeling:

Diseases prevented:

Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough)
Polio
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
Meningococcal disease
Pneumococcal disease
Rotavirus
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Others in the routine childhood schedule

Impact metrics:

Deaths prevented annually
Hospitalizations averted
Cases avoided
Healthcare costs saved
Long-term disability prevented

Methodology: The estimates are based on:

Historical disease incidence before vaccine introduction
Current vaccination coverage rates
Vaccine effectiveness data
Disease severity and case-fatality rates
Demographic and epidemiological modeling

This evidence is crucial for:

Demonstrating vaccine program value
Supporting vaccination policy decisions
Countering vaccine hesitancy with data
Justifying public health investment in immunization
International comparisons and best practice sharing

The research reinforces that childhood vaccination is one of the most cost-effective public health interventions, preventing substantial morbidity and mortality each year.

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