Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 45, Issue 1 , Pages 91-94 , July 2009

Efficacy of LAIV-T on Absentee Rates in a School-Based Health Center Sample

  • Cynthia J. Mears, D.O., F.A.A.P.

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Cynthia Mears, D.O., F.A.A.P., Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, General Academic Pediatrics, 2300 Children's Plaza, Box 16, Chicago, IL 60614–3363.
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  • Elisa N. Lawler, M.S.
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  • Lee D. Sanders III, B.A.
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  • Ben Z. Katz, M.D.

Received 13 May 2008 ,Accepted 4 December 2008.

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PII: S1054-139X(08)00674-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.12.010

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 45, Issue 1 , Pages 91-94 , July 2009

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