In October 2021, the World Health Organization approved widespread use of the malaria vaccine RTS,S/AS01 for children. While India has reported large drops in malaria cases, the disease still plagues parts of the world. Infectious disease expert Dr Vikrant Shah explains the importance of the vaccine and why people need to take safety more seriously
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The World Health Organization (WHO) last week gave approval for the widespread use of RTS,S/AS01. Image for representational purpose only. Photo: istock
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