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Historic go-ahead for malaria vaccine to protect African children

After years of trials, the vaccine has shown potential to save tens of thousands of children's lives.

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Hasnain says:

This is some really amazing news.

“Malaria is caused by a parasite which is far more insidious and sophisticated than the virus that causes Covid. Comparing them is like comparing a person and a cabbage.

The malaria parasite has evolved to evade our immune system. That's why you have to catch malaria time and time again before starting to get even limited protection.”

Posted on 2021-10-07T02:43:48+0000