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Risks of medical tourism, and first chikungunya vaccine
Risks of medical tourism, and first chikungunya vaccine

This article looks at the risks associated with medical tourism, particularly when travelling overseas for cosmetic surgery. It then discusses the immunogenicity and safety of the first vaccine to prevent disease caused by chikungunya virus
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