Economic burden of rotavirus diarrhea in Thailand: Report from a pilot study on rotavirus vaccination

• Main Authors: Onwipa Rochanathimoke, Arthorn Riewpaiboon, Piyanit Tharmaphornpilas, Suchada Jiamsiri, Montarat Thavorncharoensap, Postma, Maarten J.
• Other Authors: Mahidol University. Faculty of Pharmacy. Division of Social and Administrative Pharmacy
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Rotavirus; Diarrhea; Economic burden; Cost; Child; Thailand
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2018.12.013; https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/79488
• Institution: Mahidol University

Background: Rotavirus diarrhea is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in young children in both developed and developing countries. Hospitalization costs are a significant burden of both governments and households. The objective of this study was to estimate the economic burden associated...