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Systematic review of effectiveness of varicella vaccines: A critical appraisal

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Mathew, J.L., Mitra, M. Systematic review of effectiveness of varicella vaccines: A critical appraisal. Indian Pediatr 53, 418–422 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-016-0865-5

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