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Expedite Introduction of High-Priority Vaccines into National Schedule: Trade Groups
Japan should set up a system to promptly incorporate high-priority vaccines into its national immunization program (NIP) following their regulatory approvals, pharma industry associations said at an advisory panel hearing on May 24. At the hearing, the Japan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers…
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