A survey of pediatricians' attitudes regarding influenza immunization in children
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A survey of pediatricians' attitudes regarding influenza immunization in children
BACKGROUND The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices advocates that influenza immunization is the most effective method for prevention of illness due to influenza. Recommendations for vaccination of children against influenza have been revised several times since 2002, and as of 2008 include all children 6 months to 18 years of age. Nevertheless, influenza immunization rates have remaine...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Pediatrics
سال: 2009
ISSN: 1471-2431
DOI: 10.1186/1471-2431-9-8