Trials of a malaria vaccine in Africa have successfully protected babies from the disease, giving hope of cutting the global death toll of one million a year. Most deaths from malaria are among babies, children under five and young women who become more vulnerable to the disease in pregnancy. There are 500 million cases every year, with many people becoming seriously ill. The toll is at its worst in Africa.
Vaccine trial cuts malaria cases among babies by two-thirds - The Guardian 18th October 2007
Thursday, October 18, 2007
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