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MHLW Panels Approve Guidelines for Reporting Adverse Reactions to Hep B Vaccines
The health ministry’s panels approved on April 12 guidelines for reporting adverse reactions to hepatitis B vaccines in preparation for the inclusion of hepatitis B vaccines in public immunization programs in October. Reporting will be mandatory for seven symptoms. The…
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