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Effectiveness of hepatitis-B vaccination in Ivory Coast: the case of the Grand Bassam health district

M. MagoniTerre des Hommes Viale Monza 57, 20127 Milano, Italy
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K. D. EkraInstitut National d'Hygiène Publique, B.P. V14, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
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L. N. AkaInstitut National d'Hygiène Publique, B.P. V14, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
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K. S. SitaAgence de Médecine Préventive, Bureau Abidjan à l'Institut National d'Hygiène Publique, 08 B.P. 660, Abidjan 08, Ivory Coast
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K. KangaDistrict Sanitaire de Grand Bassam, B.P. 90, Grand Bassam, Ivory Coast
Pages 519-527 | Published online: 18 Jul 2013

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