Monday, October 2, 2023

WHO backs new malaria vaccine that's cheaper, more available, but won't replace other measures

Two hands holding a syringe and a container.

Research suggests the new three-dose vaccine, called R21/Matrix-M, is more than 75 per cent effective and protection is maintained for at least another year with a booster. It's cheaper and more available than the current vaccine, but won't replace other measures, experts say.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/malaria-vaccine-cheaper-1.6984415?cmp=rss

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