Systematic documentation of new vaccine introduction in selected countries of the Latin American Region

Highlights • This study aims at better understanding of the process of new vaccine introduction. • Countries assessed were Bolivia, Brasil, Nicaragua, Peru, and Venezuela. • Vaccine introduction process is generally not well-grounded in systemized approach. • Existing body of evidence is an importan...

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Published in:Vaccine 2013-07, Vol.31, p.C114-C122
Main Authors: de Oliveira, Lúcia H, Toscano, Cristiana M, Sanwogou, N. Jennifer, Ruiz-Matus, Cuauhtémoc, Tambini, Gina, Roses-Periago, Mirta, Andrus, Jon K
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Language:eng
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Summary:Highlights • This study aims at better understanding of the process of new vaccine introduction. • Countries assessed were Bolivia, Brasil, Nicaragua, Peru, and Venezuela. • Vaccine introduction process is generally not well-grounded in systemized approach. • Existing body of evidence is an important factor supporting decision making process. • The weaknesses identified in this study are being addressed by PAHO through the ProVac Initiative.
ISSN:0264-410X
1873-2518