Vaccines have greatly condensed the morbidity and mortality attributable to several pediatric diseases. Pediatric vaccinations persist as some of the most favorable and cost-effective prevention strategies available. Immunization of children against potentially life-threatening illnesses has proved one of the greatest public health successes and one of the most cost-effective medical interventions. Until recently the pediatric vaccines were within reach of the poor as they were comparatively economical.
As a result, it is quite reasonable to know about the difference between the coverage and cost-sharing really make in immunization rates today. If they have a significant effect, public policies to upsurge coverage costs would clearly be warranted. However, there is limited evidence on how private providers compare to public providers, particularly for preventive services such as…
