The Malaria Vaccine That Just Rolled Out Has a Surprise Benefit for Kids

January 24, 2024

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(NPR) – The rollout of malaria vaccines in Africa – the world’s first routine immunization program against this mosquito-borne disease – has raised excitement for a surprising reason. The vaccine reduces all kinds of deaths among children – not just malaria deaths – by 13%. (Read More)