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Can you give me insights on malaria vaccine?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a work trip coming up to a tropical country, and I heard about this malaria vaccine. I am a 38-year-old male. Given my health history, no major issues so far, except for some allergies and wheezing. I am wondering if getting the vaccine is a smart move for me. Can you break dow... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. To clear your query about the malaria vaccine, the malaria vaccine, called RTS, S/AS01 (trade name Mosquirix), was approved by the European Medicines Agency in 2015 for use in children aged six weeks to 17 months in... Read Full »
I want to take a malaria shot to prevent malaria. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am worried about getting malaria on my upcoming trip to a country where it is very common. I heard there is a shot to prevent it, and I want to know more. Can you tell me about this malaria shot? How well it works, and if it has any harmful effects. Also, where can I get it? Can I ju... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The malaria vaccine is widely available in all countries. It is effective and efficient and covers 100 % protection against malaria. No side effects have been reported so far. You can go to your regular clinic and take it. You can check out the country's local infectious... Read Full »
Please clarify about the malaria vaccine's side effects.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38-year-old male. I have experienced malaria three times in recent years, despite assuming that one episode would grant immunity. I came across information online about a potential malaria vaccine, and considering my job, which involves frequent travel to underdeveloped regio... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. There are two malaria vaccines endorsed for broader use by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): RTS,S/AS01 (RTS,S): Developed by GlaxoSmithKline, this vacc... Read Full »
Are malaria and typhoid vaccines safe for a 9 month old baby?
Query: Dear Doctor, Is it safe for a 9 month baby to travel to the Dominican Republic? Also, is it safe for a 8-9 month old to take vaccines for malaria and typhoid? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is safe to travel to Dominican Republic, but you need to care abut many issues. While traveling there are many issues related to health of your baby, example: he can get infection like malaria, typhoid, hepatitis A & E and varicella. So if you use prophylactic m... Read Full »