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Laxminarayan, R., John, T.J. Is Gradual and Controlled Approach to Herd Protection a Valid Strategy to Curb the COVID-19 Pandemic?. Indian Pediatr 57, 505–507 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-020-1844-4
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