- New malaria vaccines are now being used widely.
- They are offered in many countries now.
- The vaccines help but do not protect fully.
- They need several doses for each child.
- Health clinics have more work to do.
- Other measures still stop malaria too.
- Many young children get sick from malaria.
- Experts say vaccines are not enough alone.
- People use nets and indoor spraying now.
Difficult words
- vaccine — medicine that helps the body fight diseasevaccines
- dose — a small amount of medicine for one timedoses
- clinic — a place where people get health careclinics
- protect — stop harm or keep someone safe from disease
- expert — a person with special knowledge or skillExperts
- measure — an action taken to stop a problemmeasures
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Discussion questions
- Do you sleep under a bed net?
- Have you been to a health clinic?
- Do you think vaccines help prevent disease?
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