Vaccine to Curb Chlamydia Epidemic Devastating Koalas Approved
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A vaccine to combat chlamydia in koalas has been approved, sparking discussion on why a similar vaccine isn't being developed for humans.
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sonicggg
4 months ago
Wait, if it is possible to create a chlamydia vaccine, why aren't we doing that for humans? Instead we have to pop antibiotics like they are harmless.
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