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

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.

• Authors: Rosalina Palanca-Tan
• Journal: Vaccine (Vaccine) Vol. 26 Issue 7 Pg. 914-23 (Feb 13 2008) ISSN: 0264-410X [Print] Netherlands
• PMID: 18206277 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Chemical References

• Dengue Vaccines

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Child
• Child, Preschool
• Dengue (prevention & control)
• Dengue Vaccines (administration & dosage, economics, 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