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Efficacy of Informational Letters on Hepatitis B Immunization Rates in University Students

Rebecca L. Marron MPH
,
Bruce P. Lanphear MD, MPH
,
Ruth Kouides MD, MPH
,
Linda Dudman MPA
,
Ralph A. Manchester MD
&
Cynthia Christy MDView further author information
Pages 123-127 | Published online: 24 Mar 2010

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