World's first malaria vaccine launched in Malawi,Africa .
This vaccine is a complementary malarial control tool in addition to bed nets ,insecticide sprayed indoor ,prompt diagnosis and treatment of disease says WHO.
Malarial vaccine has potential to save tens of thousands of children lives
Malaria is the most common deadly disease in children. It is a parasitic disease, transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes.
It is both preventable and treatable disease yet thousands of children die each year
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Children under 5years of age are at greater risk of life threatening complications.
The vaccine RTS,S will be made available to children below 2years.
The vaccine is given in 4 doses . Three doses between 5months and 9months,
And fourth dose around 2years of age.
By,
Dr.Renju ,
India.
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