Journal of Infection
Volume 60, Issue 4 , Pages 309-310 , April 2010

Hepatitis B immunization coverage and risk behaviour among Danish travellers: Are immunization strategies based on single journey itineraries rational?

,Accepted 20 January 2010.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jinf.2010.01.004

Journal of Infection
Volume 60, Issue 4 , Pages 309-310 , April 2010

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