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Intradermal Influenza Vaccine May Improve Protection in Elderly
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Title Intradermal Influenza Vaccine May Improve Protection in Elderly
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580868?src=rss
Description The results of a new study indicate that the intradermal vaccination route offers greater protection against influenza than the standard intramuscular route in elderly adults. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > Allergy and Clinical Immunology
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Date Sep 24, 2008
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