44 First vaccine for chikungunya virus, an 'emerging global health threat,' gets FDA approval Virus is spread by infected mosquitoes; vaccine is approved for those age 18 and up (www.foxnews.com) posted 1 year ago by aslan_is_0n_the_m0ve 1 year ago by aslan_is_0n_the_m0ve +44 / -0 First vaccine for chikungunya virus, an 'emerging global health threat,' gets FDA approval The FDA on Thursday announced approval of Ixchiq, the first chikungunya vaccine, for anyone 18 and older who has a risk of being exposed to the mosquito-borne virus. 19 comments share 19 comments share save hide report block hide replies
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