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. 2008 Apr 22;5(4):e86.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0050086.

What are the implications for childhood pneumonia of successfully introducing Hib and pneumococcal vaccines in developing countries?

J Anthony G Scott  1 , Mike English
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What are the implications for childhood pneumonia of successfully introducing Hib and pneumococcal vaccines in developing countries?

J Anthony G Scott et al. PLoS Med. .

Abstract

The authors look to the future and imagine the implications of a successful vaccination campaign againstH. influenzae type b and pneumococcus.

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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