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Malaria Vaccine Prevents One in Eight Child Deaths in Early African Rollout

Malaria Vaccine Prevents One in Eight Child Deaths in Early African Rollout

A Lancet-evaluated rollout across three African countries found the RTS,S malaria vaccine averts one in eight child deaths. The results confirm a significant public health impact and bolster the case for wider deployment.

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Malaria vaccine averts 1 in 8 child deaths across three African countries in first rollout