Impact of changing the measles vaccine vial size on Niger's vaccine supply chain: a computational model

BMC Public Health

Table 2 Cost Inputs for Vaccine Variables

Variable	Mean	Min	Max	Source
Cost per dose of vaccine ($US)
Measles 10-dose	0.246	-	-	[13, 14]
Measles 5-dose	0.450	0.405	0.495	[16]
Measles 1-dose	0.943	-	-	[13, 14]
Volume per dose of vaccine (cm3)
Measles 10-dose	2.460	2.214	2.706	[13, 14]
Measles 5-dose	5.220	4.698	5.742	[13, 14]
Measles 1-dose	26.110	23.499	28.721	[13, 14]
Weight of vaccines and vaccine accessories (g)
10-dose vial (empty)	3.522	3.169	3.874	[16]
5-dose vial (empty)	2.517	2.265	2.768	[16]
1-dose vial (empty)	1.713	1.542	1.885	[16]
Reconstitution syringe	6.625	5.967	7.293	[16]
Injection syringe	6.625	5.967	7.293	[16]
Cost of medical vaccine accessories (2009 $US) and waste disposal (2004 $US) adjusted to 2010 $US				[17]
Waste disposal cost per kg	6.850	2.066	10.830	[15]
Waste disposal cost per g	0.0069	0.0021	0.0108	[15]
Injection syringe	0.070	-	-	[14]
Reconstitution syringe	0.060	-	-	[14]

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