Yes, there is a vaccine for malaria called RTS,S/AS01 (brand name Mosquirix). It is the first and currently the only licensed vaccine for malaria. However, it is not 100% effective and is recommended for use in addition to other preventive measures such as insecticide-treated bed nets and antimalarial medications.
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Yes, there is a vaccination for malaria. It is called Mosquirix (RTS,S) and was developed by GlaxoSmithKline. It is the first and only vaccine to be approved for the prevention of malaria. Mosquirix is a recombinant protein-based vaccine that targets the circumsporozoite protein (CSP) of Plasmodium falciparum, the most common and deadly malaria parasite in Africa. The vaccine is given in four doses, starting at 5 months of age. It is recommended for children living in areas with moderate to high transmission of malaria. Mosquirix has been shown to be effective in reducing the incidence of malaria by about 30%.