World’s first malaria vaccine introduced in Africa

World’s first malaria vaccine introduced in Africa

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Science, Health Sciences, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses a vaccine pilot program for 360,000 children in Africa, focusing on the RTS,S vaccine being tested in Malawi, Kenya, and Ghana. The vaccine aims to trigger the immune system when malaria parasites enter the bloodstream through mosquito bites, preventing the parasite from infecting the liver and multiplying. Symptoms of malaria, such as headache and chills, are highlighted, along with severe cases leading to anemia or respiratory distress.

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