Cost-based COVID-19 vaccination and willingness to pay: A post-pandemic review

Autor: Li Ping Wong, Hai Yen Lee, Haridah Alias, Gregory Zimet, Tongyu Liu, Yulan Lin, Zhijian Hu
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Vol 20, Iss 1 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 21645515
2164-554X
2164-5515
DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2024.2313860
Popis: ABSTRACTThe primary objective of this paper is to serve as a valuable resource for policymakers who are confronted with the evolving landscape of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), considering both free and cost-based vaccination approaches. The potential consequences of shifting from free to cost-based vaccination are explored, encompassing its impact on global vaccine equity and prioritization, economic well-being, healthcare systems and delivery, public health policies, and vaccine distribution strategies. Examining past studies on willingness to pay for the initial COVID-19 vaccine dose and booster shots provides insights into how individuals value COVID-19 vaccinations and underscores the significance of addressing issues related to affordability. If COVID-19 vaccinations incur expenses, using effective communication strategies that emphasize the importance of vaccination and personal health benefits can increase willingness to pay. Making COVID-19 vaccines accessible through public health programs or health insurance can help alleviate financial barriers and increase vaccination rates.
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