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MEASLES

Measles

Forgotten but not gone

, MD, MPH
Pages 95-98 | Published online: 07 Jul 2016

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Selected readings

  • Dabis F, Sow A, Waldman RJ, et al. The epidemiology of measles in a partially vaccinated population in an African city: implications for immunization programs. Am J Epidemiol 1988: 127(1): 171–8
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