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 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
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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. |
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ISSN: | 0264-410X 1873-2518 |