The first human trial of a jab to tackle the sexually transmitted disease shows promise, say experts.
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A vaccine to protect people against the common sexually transmitted infection chlamydia has passed initial safety tests.Experts say immunisation may be the best way to tackle the disease that accounts for nearly half of all sex infections diagnosed in the UK.Those tests will take years and in the meantime the best way to avoid getting chlamydia during sex is by using a condom.Chlamydia bacteria reside in semen and vaginal fluid.
Both formulations appeared to be safe, but one stood out as a front runner. The researchers now want to move this vaccine into the next phase of testing.
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