First Malaria Vaccine Rolled Out Despite Safety Concerns and Limited Efficacy

RTS,S, also known by its brand name, Mosquirix, targets Plasmodium falciparum, the most common and most lethal of four malaria parasite species. With deaths declining over time the development for the vaccine has stalled, but now it’s here – But does it work and more importantly, is it safe? Four doses of the vaccine will give … Continue reading First Malaria Vaccine Rolled Out Despite Safety Concerns and Limited Efficacy