Development and application of the world’s first malaria subunit vaccine RTS, S/AS01
10.16250/j.32.1374.2021250
- VernacularTitle:全球首款疟疾疫苗RTS, S/AS01的研发和应用
- Author:
Wen-yue XU
1
Author Information
1. Department of Pathogenic Biology, College of Basic Medicine, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Malaria;
Vaccine;
RTS, S/AS01
- From:
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control
2021;33(6):557-559
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
On October, 2021, the WHO announced the recommendation of RTS, S/AS01 for use among children living in moderately and highly malaria-endemic areas, which receives global attention. Here, the history of RTS, S/AS01 vaccine development and its role in malaria control are described.
