Rational Harm-benefit Assessments by Age Group Are Required for Continued COVID-19 Vaccination

Overview

Journal Scand J Immunol

Specialty Allergy & Immunology

Date 2024 Mar 5

PMID 38441161

Authors

Panagis Polykretis

Peter A McCullough

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