Cost-Effectiveness of Routine Varicella Vaccination Using the Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella Vaccine in France: An Economic Analysis Based on a Dynamic Transmission Model for Varicella and Herpes Zoster

摘要

Purpose: Each year in France, varicella and zoster affect large numbers of children and adults, resulting in medical visits, hospitalizations for varicella- and zoster-related complications, and societal costs. Disease prevention by varicella vaccination is feasible, wherein a plausible option involves replacing the combined measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine with the combined MMR and varic'ella (MMRV) vaccine. This study aimed to: (1) assess the cost-effectiveness of adding routine varicella vaccination through MMRV, using different vaccination strategies in France; and (2) address key uncertainties, such as the economic consequences of breakthrough varicella cases, the waning of vaccine-conferred" protection, vaccination coverage, and indirect costs.