World’s First Vaccine to Save Koalas from Deadly Chlamydia Is Approved

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A vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia has been approved for usage in Australia

The single-dose vaccine was developed by a team at UniSC University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland led by Professor of Microbiology Peter Timms

Chlamydia is considered one of the major threats against koalas

A vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia has been approved for usage in Australia.

The single-dose vaccine was developed over 10 years by a team at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) in Queensland led by Professor of Microbiology Peter Timms , the university said in a statement on Wednesday, Sept. 10.

The vaccine has been approved for production and use by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, UniSC said.

Chlamydia is considered one of t