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Coronavirus – Review

The efficacy and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines in reducing infection, severity, hospitalization, and mortality: a systematic review

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Article: 2027160 | Received 15 Sep 2021, Accepted 02 Jan 2022, Published online: 03 Feb 2022

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