Global impact of varicella vaccination programs
Although varicella is usually a mild and self-limited disease, complications can occur. In 1998, the World Health Organization recommended varicella vaccination for countries where the disease has a significant public health burden. Nonetheless, concerns about a shift in the disease to older groups,...
Main Authors: | Fernanda Hammes Varela, Leonardo Araújo Pinto, Marcelo Comerlato Scotta |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2019-03-01
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Series: | Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2018.1546525 |
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