Pricey or Priceless: Cost-Effectiveness of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Prevention in Infants

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• Xiao Li; Joke Bilcke; Philippe Beutels
PMID: 38205370DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lana.2023.100657

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This comment discusses the cost-effectiveness of preventing RSV in infants. It compares different strategies, like using monoclonal antibodies (nirsevimab) and a maternal vaccine (MV). It highlights that while these new methods are promising, they are expensive. The research shows that combining both treatments can be effective and budget-friendly if priced right. However, there are challenges in implementation and some limitations in the study's comparisons. Overall, it emphasizes the importance of understanding costs to make informed healthcare decisions for protecting infants against RSV worldwide.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audience: Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Nirsevimab Library

Keywords: Antibodies, Monoclonal; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Immunization; Infant; Respiratory Syncytial Viruses; Vaccines; Quality-Adjusted Life Years; Economics, Pharmaceutical; Cost-Effectiveness Analysis; Global Burden of Disease

Institutions: University of Antwerp

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