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[https://draperlab.web.ox.ac.uk/malaria-vaccine-basics by Draper Lab] | [https://draperlab.web.ox.ac.uk/malaria-vaccine-basics by Draper Lab] | ||
Malaria is one of humanity's oldest and most deadly foes, in 2022 there were 249 million infections resulting in 608 000 deaths. Vaccines are one of the most successful healthcare interventions therefore a highly effective vaccine for malaria is crucial to win the fight against this parasite. | Malaria is one of humanity's oldest and most deadly foes, in 2022 there were 249 million infections resulting in 608 000 deaths. Vaccines are one of the most successful healthcare interventions therefore a highly effective vaccine for malaria is crucial to win the fight against this parasite. | ||
=====‘We’re aiming to protect even more children’: Research starts on second-generation malaria vaccine to prevent most severe form of disease===== | |||
[https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/behind-the-science-magazine/second-generation-malaria-vaccine/ by GSK 25/4/25] | |||
The research will build on the success of first-generation vaccines by adding a new antigen – a molecule that stimulates an immune response. | |||
