Melatonin as an alternative to anti-flu vaccine in pregnant women
Melatonin to replace anti-flu vaccine during pregnancy
Abstract
This paper summarizes arguments in favor of replacing anti-influenza vaccines with melatonin in pregnant women, especially those in the first trimester of pregnancy.
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