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Measles-Related Hospitalizations in Italy, 2004–2016: The Importance of High Vaccination Coverage

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|Mar 2019

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/aogh.2455 | Journal eISSN: 2214-9996
Language: English
Published on: Mar 19, 2019
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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