Could a simple antibiotic added to childhood vaccines save thousands of young lives?
NCT ID NCT04235816
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This large study in Sierra Leone is testing whether giving children an antibiotic (azithromycin) along with malaria prevention medicine during their regular vaccine visits can lower the number of deaths in children under 5. Over 20,000 children are taking part. The goal is to find a practical way to prevent deadly infections like malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhea.
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College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences
Freetown, Sierra Leone