In a study conducted by the Pediatrics journal, the estimated cost of a hospitalization for Hib was upward of $43,000. Researchers estimated some 19,000 cases of Hib infection have been prevented over the lifetime of those born in 2009 thanks to routine immunizations (Jhaveri, 2017). Savings for treatments of this disease is estimated at 1.8 billion. Hib is an example of just one of the recommended vaccinations for children. Public costs can also be lowered by vaccinations. When there is an outbreak, like the measles one that occurred, the outbreak needs to be contained. This means supplies, personal, and space is all needed, incurring hefty expenses (Jhaveri,
In a study conducted by the Pediatrics journal, the estimated cost of a hospitalization for Hib was upward of $43,000. Researchers estimated some 19,000 cases of Hib infection have been prevented over the lifetime of those born in 2009 thanks to routine immunizations (Jhaveri, 2017). Savings for treatments of this disease is estimated at 1.8 billion. Hib is an example of just one of the recommended vaccinations for children. Public costs can also be lowered by vaccinations. When there is an outbreak, like the measles one that occurred, the outbreak needs to be contained. This means supplies, personal, and space is all needed, incurring hefty expenses (Jhaveri,