Philobiblon

A vaccine trial in Mozambique has reduced cases of the disease by 65% – in infants.

It was only a small trial, but it involved real conditions on the ground – i.e. really difficult conditions, and the vaccine could easily be given with other childhood vaccines already given with excellent coverage in Africa and Asia.

So it seems, it works and it is practical, and it could save an awful lot of lives (and morbidity). (Hopefully eventually also in pregnant women – who suffer greatly from the disease.)