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International Journal of Circumpolar Health Volume 63, 2004 - Issue sup2
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Original Articles

A fresh look at an old vaccine: Does BCG have a role in 21st Century Canada?

M. DawarFirst Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Health Canada, Vancouver
, MD, MHSc, CCFP, FRCPC,
M. ClarkDivision of Infectious Disease Control, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Ottawa.
,
S. L. DeeksCentre for Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control, Population and Public Health Branch, Health Canada, Ottawa
,
W. WalopCentre for Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control, Population and Public Health Branch, Health Canada, Ottawa
&
N. AhmadipourCentre for Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control, Population and Public Health Branch, Health Canada, Ottawa
Pages 230-236 | Published online: 01 Sep 2004

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