I am pro-vaccination, just not over-vaccination. And that it be contextual…is there not one for malaria?
Yes there is but they are not 100% effective.
BRAVE AI:
Two malaria vaccines are currently recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for children in malaria-endemic areas: RTS,S (Mosquirix) and R21/Matrix-M. These vaccines target the Plasmodium falciparum parasite and are administered as part of routine childhood immunization in 25 African countries.
Efficacy and Administration
Effectiveness: Both vaccines reduce malaria cases by more than 50% in the first year and by approximately 75% when given seasonally in high-transmission areas. They also reduce severe malaria hospitalizations by roughly 30% and all-cause child mortality by 13%.
Target Audience: The vaccines are indicated for children from 5 months of age.
Schedule: The standard regimen consists of four doses, with a potential fifth dose recommended one year after the fourth in high-risk or highly seasonal transmission zones.
Current Status and Future Development
Availability: R21/Matrix-M is generally less expensive than RTS,S, though both are prequalified by the WHO. More than 10 million children are targeted annually for vaccination across Africa.
Innovation: Other candidates, such as the PfSPZ (live attenuated sporozoite) and Pfs230D1 (transmission-blocking) vaccines, are in clinical trials, aiming to provide higher efficacy or halt parasite transmission.
Limitations: Current vaccines do not confer lifelong immunity and must be used alongside other interventions like insecticide-treated nets. They are not currently recommended for travelers; travelers should consult a clinic for prophylactic medication.
Malaria is caused by a parasite, not a virus.
You can take pills as a vaccine. My wife did that when she had to go to Nigeria several times.
Plus, we already drop all sorts of environmental crappola on that entire area to fight things like the screwfly. This might not be a problem.