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Research Paper

Impact of influenza vaccination on the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection in a middle-aged group of people

Andrzej Bozeka Clinical Department of Internal Disease, Dermatology and Allergology in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland;b Medical Center Tysiaclecie, Katowice, PolandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Renata Kozłowskaa Clinical Department of Internal Disease, Dermatology and Allergology in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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Beata Galuszkac Outpatient Clinic PMR Swietochlowice, Poland
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Alicja Grzankaa Clinical Department of Internal Disease, Dermatology and Allergology in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
Pages 3126-3130 | Received 17 Dec 2020, Accepted 02 Apr 2021, Published online: 29 Apr 2021

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