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(50) An article from this office, "Shaken Baby Syndrome or Vaccine-Induced Encephalitis?," has been accepted for publication. In the meantime, any wishing a copy of a prepublication draft of this article should mail the request with a self-addressed envelope with 66 cents in stamps.
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