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Publication Details

Author(s):

• AHRQ (US) - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Country(ies) of application:

• United States

Language(s):

• English

Type of Publication:

Guideline Clearing Report

Publication URL:

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Publication Scope:

• Prevention

Publication Status:

Published

Date of publication:

Apr 04, 2008

Due for Review:

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Diseases / Conditions Addressed

MeSH Terms addressed:

• Therapeutics (E02)
  • Biological Therapy (E02.095)
    • Immunotherapy (E02.095.520)
• Preventive Health Services (N02.421.726)
  • Primary Prevention (N02.421.726.758)
    • Immunization (N02.421.726.758.310)
• Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections (C01.252.410)
  • Streptococcal Infections (C01.252.410.890)
    • Pneumococcal Infections (C01.252.410.890.670)
• Pediatrics (G02.403.776.610)
• Public Health (N06.850)
  • Public Health Practice (N06.850.780)
    • Communicable Disease Control (N06.850.780.200)

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