We analyze the effects of a vaccination program providing free flu vaccine to individuals aged 65 or more on take-up behavior and hospitalization. Using both administrative and survey data, we implement a regression discontinuity design around the threshold at age 65, and find that the effect of the program on take-up ranges between 70% and 90% of the average vaccination rate for individuals aged less than 65. We show that this effect is not entirely driven by an income channel, but also depends on the expected benefits of vaccination. The results on health outcomes provide suggestive evidence that the program reduces the likelihood of emergency hospitalization.

Brilli, Y., Lucifora, C., Russo, A., Tonello, M., Vaccination take-up and health: Evidence from a flu vaccination program for the elderly, <<JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC BEHAVIOR & ORGANIZATION>>, 12; 179 (124): 323-341. [doi:10.1016/j.jebo.2020.09.010] [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/164266]

Vaccination take-up and health: Evidence from a flu vaccination program for the elderly

Brilli, Ylenia
Primo
Membro del Collaboration Group
;
Lucifora, Claudio
Secondo
Membro del Collaboration Group
;
Tonello, Marco
Ultimo
Membro del Collaboration Group
2020

Abstract

We analyze the effects of a vaccination program providing free flu vaccine to individuals aged 65 or more on take-up behavior and hospitalization. Using both administrative and survey data, we implement a regression discontinuity design around the threshold at age 65, and find that the effect of the program on take-up ranges between 70% and 90% of the average vaccination rate for individuals aged less than 65. We show that this effect is not entirely driven by an income channel, but also depends on the expected benefits of vaccination. The results on health outcomes provide suggestive evidence that the program reduces the likelihood of emergency hospitalization.
2020
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Brilli, Y., Lucifora, C., Russo, A., Tonello, M., Vaccination take-up and health: Evidence from a flu vaccination program for the elderly, <<JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC BEHAVIOR & ORGANIZATION>>, 12; 179 (124): 323-341. [doi:10.1016/j.jebo.2020.09.010] [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/164266]
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