Vaccination in emergencies.
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چکیده
Nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) are the main actors of vaccine delivery during complex humanitarian emergencies such as large population displacements. This paper discusses the use of vaccinations against measles, cholera and meningitis in this context. The role of NGOs in the advocacy for making new and more effective vaccines available to the most vulnerable populations is also emphasised.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Vaccine
دوره 17 Suppl 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1999