COVID-19 Vaccines For Kids: Don’t Forget The Rotavirus Experience
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Executive Summary
An ex-member of the strategic advisory group to WHO's Global Vaccine Safety Initiative and infectious diseases expert shares his views on COVID-19 vaccines, shaping pediatric trials and areas that may need attention.
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