New meningitis vaccine shows promise in protecting infants

NCT ID NCT05093829

First seen Apr 02, 2026 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tested a new vaccine (NmCV-5) that protects against five types of meningitis bacteria in healthy infants in Mali. About 1,300 babies received either the new vaccine or an existing one at 9 or 15 months old. The goal was to see if the new vaccine is as safe and effective at triggering immune protection as the current vaccine.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre pour le Developpement des Vaccins du Mali

    Bamako, Mali

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