Assessing public economic gains from expanding HPV vaccination in Portugal: a governmental perspective analysis

Puntos clave

• The aim is to evaluate the economic benefits of extending HPV vaccination to adults in Portugal.
• Analyzed current vaccination strategies
• Assessed potential economic gains from expanded vaccination
• Compared expenditures against health outcomes
• Economic gains from expanded vaccination are likely higher than costs
• Public health benefits translate to significant macroeconomic impacts
• Adult vaccination can contribute positively to fiscal health in Portugal