Let´s be clear about the dengue vaccine
(WorldNews Health)

The approval for use of the dengue vaccine is welcomed by clinicians as it is an additional measure to combat dengue, of which there have been more than 100,000 cases annually in the past three years. Malaysia joined 14 other countries, including the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand in approving the use of this vaccine. However, media statements have raised misperceptions which are not consistent with the scientific data. This article seeks to correct them. Clinical trials The National Institute of Health of the United States´ explanation of clinical trials is as follows (www.nlm.nih.gov/services/ctphases.html): `Clinical trials are conducted in a series of steps, called phases...