Summary
Scientists say the shot might act like a first dengue infection for kids who have never had it.
It gives good protection against two virus types but not the third, so more research is needed.
Key Points
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First dengue vaccine arrived in India.
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Safety note: may mimic a first infection in children who have never had dengue.
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Effective against dengue type one and two, not type three.
New Words to Learn
6 wordsdengue
a fever illness carried by mosquito bites
vaccine
a small medicine that teaches the body to fight a disease
mosquito
a tiny insect that can bite and spread germs
virus
a very small germ that can cause sickness
protection
keeping safe from getting sick
research
studying something carefully to learn more
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