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New typhoid vaccine offers hope of protection for children

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A new typhoid vaccine for both adults and children has been proven by Oxford researchers to be safe and effective in preventing the disease. Professor Brian Angus participated in this study.

Healthcare working injecting a vaccine dose

The full story is available on the University of Oxford website

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