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MHLW Gives Update on Heptavax, Seeks Cooperation in Stable Hep B Vaccine Supplies
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on August 7 gave an update on the planned supply suspension of MSD’s hepatitis B vaccine Heptavax, calling for cooperation from wholesalers and healthcare providers to avoid disruptions in the market, where…
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