Hospitalizations for Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 among Maori and Pacific Islanders, New Zealand
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Community transmission of influenza A pandemic (H1N1) 2009 was followed by high rates of hospital admissions in the Wellington region of New Zealand, particularly among Maori and Pacific Islanders. These findings may help health authorities anticipate the effects of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 in other communities.
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دوره 16 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010