Australian Paediatric Surveillance Unit annual report, 2007
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https://doi.org/10.33321/cdi.2008.32.41Keywords:
paediatric surveillance, paediatric communicable diseases, rare diseaseAbstract
National active surveillance of rare diseases of childhood, including communicable and vaccine preventable diseases, genetic disorders, childhood injuries and mental health conditions is conducted by the Australian Paediatric Surveillance Unit (APSU). In 2007, APSU conducted national surveillance for 10 communicable or vaccine preventable conditions.
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