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Cost of varicella-related hospitalisations in an Italian paediatric hospital: comparison with possible vaccination expenses

C. Azzari Paediatric Immunology Unit, Anna Meyer Children's Hospital and University of Florence, Florence, Italy; Department of Paediatrics, Anna Meyer Children's Hospital and University of Florence, Florence, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
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C. Massai Paediatric Infectious Disease Unit, Anna Meyer Children's Hospital and University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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C. Poggiolesi Paediatric Infectious Disease Unit, Anna Meyer Children's Hospital and University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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G. Indolfi Paediatric Medical Unit, Anna Meyer Children's Hospital and University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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G. Spagnolo Management Control Unit, Anna Meyer Children's Hospital and University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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M. De Luca Emergency Department, Anna Meyer Children's Hospital and University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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P. Gervaso Paediatric Infectious Disease Unit, Anna Meyer Children's Hospital and University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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M. de Martino Department of Paediatrics, Anna Meyer Children's Hospital and University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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M. Resti Paediatric Medical Unit, Anna Meyer Children's Hospital and University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Pages 2945-2954 | Accepted 20 Sep 2007, Published online: 12 Oct 2007

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C Azzari, V Baldo, S Giuffrida, R Gani, E O’Brien, C Alimenti, V J Daniels & L J Wolfson. (2020) The Cost-Effectiveness of Universal Varicella Vaccination in Italy: A Model-Based Assessment of Vaccination Strategies. ClinicoEconomics and Outcomes Research 12, pages 273-283.
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