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Are there vaccines for malaria

Updated: 9/7/2023
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Smartygal300

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There is currently no malaria vaccine, but it has been years in the making and is now close to being licensed. In the meantime, there are many medications to remedy malaria.

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Your immune system is what keeps you well . If your immune system is working properly then you can't get ill. vaccines don't do anything.

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