Impact of Subsidies and Socioeconomic Status on Varicella Vaccination in Greater Tokyo Japan

摘要

BackgroundAlthough the control of varicella outbreaks is an important health issue, cost could present a major barrier for vaccination. The aim of this study is to investigate the association of vaccine subsidies and caregivers’ socioeconomic status with varicella vaccine coverage of their children in Greater Tokyo, Japan, before the period that varicella vaccination was included in routine immunization program.