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Mediterr J Rheumatol 2017;28(1):41-7
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A survey to evaluate the implementation of vaccine recommendations among rheumatologists practicing in Greece
Despoina Papadopoulou1, Panagiotis Trontzas2
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1: Pain and Palliative Care Unit, Aretaieio Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece

2: Greek Rheumatology Society, Athens, Greece
Keywords: Vaccines, Rheumatic diseases, Surveys and Questionnaires
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