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Russell, J., Albert, R.H. (2008). Adult Immunizations. In: Skolnik, N.S., Albert, R.H. (eds) Essential Infectious Disease Topics for Primary Care. Current Clinical Practice. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-034-2_19
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