The demand for a dengue vaccine: a contingent valuation survey in Metro Manila.
Using data gathered from a contingent valuation survey, this study estimated the willingness to pay (WTP) for a single dengue fever vaccine and the household demand function for dengue vaccines. Mean WTP for the vaccine ranged from US$27 to US$32 and household demand averaged 2 per household. Our findings indicate sufficiently high WTP for dengue vaccines and hence a significant potential for selling the vaccine in private markets. For the lower income groups with lower capacity to pay, a mass vaccination campaign program in which part of the financial costs are covered by vaccine user charges is viable.
Palanca-Tan
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Department of Economics, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City, Philippines. rtan@ateneo.edu
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003715:Dengue / Q000517:prevention & control*; D053059:Dengue Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000191:economics / Q000600:supply & distribution; D005191:Family Characteristics; D005260:Female; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010679:Philippines; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014505:Urban Population
D053059:Dengue Vaccines