Ghana, Malawi, and now Kenya are phasing in the malaria vaccine, RTS,S. It is planned to be given to thousands of children every year in areas of the country reporting high levels of malaria transmission (including the SW counties of Homabay, Kisumu, Migori, Siaya and Busia). The WHO announced that three doses will be administered between 6 months and 9 months of age, and the fourth dose at the age of 2 years. Read more
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