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OB/GYN Sees Abrysvo Becoming Part of Prenatal Care as NIP Drives Uptake
Pfizer’s maternal RSV vaccine Abrysvo is expected to eventually become a routine part of prenatal care in Japan, with vaccination rates rising sharply since its inclusion in the national immunization program (NIP) in April, according to an obstetrician. “I think…
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