Table 3. Comparison of recommended intradermal and intramuscular ARV regimens.
Modified 2-site Intradermal Regimen | Standard Intramuscular Regimen | |
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No. of visits | 4 (Days 0, 3, 7, 28) | 5 (Days 0, 3, 7, 14, 28) |
Amount of vaccine per dose | ||
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No. of doses per visit | 2 | 1 |
Total No. of doses for full regimen | 8 | 5 |
Total No. of Vials needed per patient for full regimen | ||
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Total vaccine cost* per patient for full regimen | ||
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Total vaccine cost* per visit | ||
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*using price of vaccines bought at national level in 2016 which were USD 15.49/vial for PCECV and USD 7.75/vial for PVRV