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10. there is a vaccine but it doesn't work great

Tue Mar 2, 2021, 12:53 PM

Mar 2021

they've been working on one for decades but malaria is tricky for a number of reasons (like HIV)

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New Vaccine Developed By Massachusetts' Doctor to Prevent Lyme Disease In Humans [View all] nitpicker Mar 2021 OP

That's huge! GPV Mar 2021 #1

cool, but that's not really a vaccine LymphocyteLover Mar 2021 #2

Think of all the suffering a malaria vaccine would prevent. BComplex Mar 2021 #7

#1 cause of death world wide. mopinko Mar 2021 #8

there is a vaccine but it doesn't work great LymphocyteLover Mar 2021 #10

You may get both... tecelote Mar 2021 #5

Looks like this RNA-based technology is a game changer! I'm so glad! BComplex Mar 2021 #12

My SIL caught it twice. multigraincracker Mar 2021 #9

yes, I've heard it can be terrible especially if not treated early LymphocyteLover Mar 2021 #11