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May 10, 2002
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNIZATION NEWS
"Uganda: Health to Introduce New Vaccines, Says Official" Africa News Service (www.allafrica.com) (05/09/02)
Uganda is adding two vaccines to its routine immunization schedule, the country's Health Ministry announced. According to Dr. Sam Zaramba, the director of health services, vaccines against hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type B will be combined with the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine for routine shots. Haemophilus influenzae type B bacteria is the leading cause of meningitis and the second most common cause of pneumonia in infants, Zaramba said.
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