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Can a new vaccine eradicate malaria? Here’s what to know

Can a new malaria vaccine for children eradicate the disease? Here’s what to know

06/09/2024

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Can a new vaccine eradicate malaria? Here’s what to know

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Can a new malaria vaccine for children eradicate the disease? Here’s what to know

Malaria is one of the world’s deadliest diseases. Across Africa, it kills nearly half a million children younger than 5 each year. A new vaccine, only the second of its kind, holds the promise of saving thousands of lives and moving the world closer to eradicating malaria. Ali Rogin speaks with Andrew Jones, deputy director of immunization supplies for UNICEF, to learn more.

06/09/2024

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