Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Asked 7 months ago

Is there any vaccine for malaria?

Every monsoon, we hear about so many malaria cases in our area, and it's really concerning. I was just thinking, is there any vaccine available for malaria, like for other diseases? It would be such a relief if there was.

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Rohan Gokhale Rohan Gokhale Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago
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Actually, malaria vaccines have been developed recently yaar, but they are mostly being rolled out in African countries with very high transmission rates. For us in India, we still have to rely on good old Odomos, mosquito nets, and keeping our surroundings clean to stay safe.

Vijayendra Prasad Vijayendra Prasad Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Back in our days, we only had mosquito nets and bitter quinine tablets to protect ourselves from malaria. Now, science has progressed so much that WHO has approved vaccines like RTS,S and R21, especially for young children in high-risk zones. It is wonderful to see how far we have come, but basic prevention is still key.

Deepa Solanki Deepa Solanki Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I agree with the others here. Vaccines do exist now but they aren't widely used for everyone yet, so standard safety precautions like using nets and sprays are our best bet.

Sanjay Dutt Sanjay Dutt Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

I got severe malaria twice in my college days, and let me tell you, prevention is better than cure. While there are new vaccines approved now globally, they aren't commonly used for adults in India yet. Focus on keeping your coolers clean and wearing full sleeves during the monsoon season.

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Prateek Bose Prateek Bose Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Don't listen to people online claiming that some homeopathic drops act as a 'vaccine' against malaria. Real malaria vaccines exist but have specific guidelines. For any sudden high fever with chills, go get a proper blood test done instead of self-medicating.

Merlin Joseph Merlin Joseph Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Yes, there are malaria vaccines now, like Mosquirix, but they are currently targeted at young children in specific endemic regions. For general travelers or adults here, standard antimalarial pills and mosquito control are still the main ways to prevent infection. Keep your doctor's number handy if you get a sudden fever.

Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

While it is true that vaccines are being introduced, you should always consult a local general physician about what is recommended for your specific area. If you are traveling or have symptoms like shivering and high fever, get a blood test immediately without delay.

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