Pre-pregnancy malaria jab could help protect women and their babies
The study included 300 woman in Mali who were considering getting pregnant in the coming year. A female Anopheles mosquito engorged while feeding on human skin (Alamy/PA) (Alamy/PA) Scientists have found that immunizing African women against malaria before they become pregnant may shield them against infection for nearly two years without the need for a booster shot. According to researchers, the results represent a "tremendous advance" in shielding women against the […]
