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Rotavirus vaccination in Brazil: effectiveness and health impact seven years post-introduction

Alexandre C LinharesInstituto Evandro Chagas, Health Surveillance Secretariat, Brazilian Ministry of Health, Ananindeua, Pará, BrazilCorrespondence[email protected]
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Maria Cleonice A JustinoInstituto Evandro Chagas, Health Surveillance Secretariat, Brazilian Ministry of Health, Ananindeua, Pará, Brazil
Pages 43-57 | Published online: 04 Dec 2013

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