How to estimate incremental resource requirements and costs of alternative TT immunization strategies : a manual for health and program managers

These methods complement more detailed manuals which have been developed for the costing of the EPI and other primary health care programs. The resource requirements for any TT immunization strategy will be country- specific and will depend upon the level of coverage as well as the organization and delivery of health services. However, this handbook is sufficiently flexible for application in a variety of situations. Only the most significant resource categories have been included in this handbook, and therefore, cost estimates cannot be precise. Costs have been subdivided into variable and fixed costs. Variable costs are those which are directly linked to each vaccination, such as vaccine, syringes, and needles. Fixed costs refer to those which are required for the vaccination program, such as training, personnel, supervision, and transportation costs. (Author abstract)