Journal article
Cost-effectiveness of wastewater and environmental monitoring of respiratory syncytial virus to guide universal infant immunoprophylaxis in Canada
Abstract
AIMS: To compare the cost-effectiveness of wastewater and environmental monitoring (WEM) versus clinical surveillance (CS)-guided respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prophylaxis programs in Canada.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cost-utility model was developed comprising two identical decision trees for RSV-WEM and RSV-CS. Within each tree, children could conservatively receive nirsevimab prophylaxis (71% coverage) or not at the start of the RSV …
Authors
Mercier É; Fullarton JR; Paes BA; Keary IP; Rodgers-Gray BS; Thampi N; Delatolla R
Journal
Journal of Medical Economics, Vol. 28, No. 1, pp. 353–361
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
December 31, 2025
DOI
10.1080/13696998.2025.2473810
ISSN
1369-6998