Understanding interventions for improving routine immunization coverage in children in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review protocol.

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Published in Syst Rev on November 21, 2013

Authors

Shingai Machingaidze1, Eva Rehfuess, Rüdiger von Kries, Gregory D Hussey, Charles S Wiysonge

Author Affiliations

1: Vaccines for Africa Initiative (VACFA), Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine (IIDMM), Health Sciences Faculty, University of Cape Town, Room N2,09A, Wernher + Beit North, Anzio Road, Observatory, 7925 Cape Town, South Africa. missmachi@gmail.com.

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