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Feb 2019
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Measles in general practice – Episode 52

The Good GP
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In this episode, Adjunct Professor Paul Effler, medical coordinator, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, WA Department of Health speaks to The Good GP about measles and measles outbreaks. In this episode, Paul covers the major public health implications of measles, typical presentations, vaccinations and testing. 
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