COVID-19: Clinical and Public Health Implications of SARS-CoV-2 Immunology.

Ann Intern Med

Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, American College of Physicians.

Published: December 2021

This article summarizes the ACP/ COVID-19 Vaccine Forum VI held on 8 October 2021.

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