Annual vaccination with BNT162b2 in Germany can avoid substantial clinical and economic burden of COVID-19 disease

COVID-19 imposes a substantial clinical and economic burden on the German population, which could be mitigated with an expanded COVID-19 vaccination program. Further research into Long/Post COVID is needed. Our study presents considerations highlighting the value of broad vaccination especially for working adults.

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Journal of Medical Economics
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2025-12-27
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https://doi.org/10.1080/13696998.2025.2604970
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SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
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COVID-19 imposes a substantial clinical and economic burden on the German population, which could be mitigated with an expanded COVID-19 vaccination program. Further research into Long/Post COVID is needed. Our study presents considerations highlighting the value of broad vaccination especially for working adults.

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