The Brazilian city of Dourados kickstarted the nation’s first large-scale dengue vaccination on Wednesday, targeting 150,000 residents with Takeda’s QDENGA vaccine. This move marks a significant step in battling the mosquito-borne illness that ranges from mild to potentially fatal. Takeda’s QDENGA vaccine represents a significant advancement in the prevention of dengue fever, offering a new […]
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