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Original Article

Immune Status and Booster Effects of Low Doses of Tetanus Toxoid in Swedish Medical Personnel

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Pages 471-475 | Received 19 Jan 1994, Accepted 21 Mar 1994, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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