The World Health Organization has authorized a second dengue vaccine, a move that could provide protection for millions worldwide against the mosquito-borne disease that has already sparked numerous outbreaks across the Americas this year. The U.N.
FILE - Mosquitoes infected with a dengue-blocking bacteria called “wolbachia” produce eggs at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation bio-factory in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 27, 2024. The World Health Organization on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. authorized a second dengue vaccine, a move that could provide new protection for millions worldwide against the mosquito-borne disease, which has already sparked numerous outbreaks across the Americas this year.
In a statement on Wednesday, the U.N. health agency said it approved the dengue vaccine made by the Japanese pharmaceutical Takeda, recommending its use in children between six to 16 years old living in regions with high rates of dengue. The two-dose vaccine protects against the four types of dengue.
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