A new vaccine could vanquish a major cause of deadly diarrheal disease

NPR News Friday 07 August 2026, 11:36 UTC By Joseph Kim 1 min read

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Over 1 million people a year die from diarrheal disease. Nearly half are kids under age 5. A new vaccine in trials offers great hope.(Image credit: Smith Collection)

Over 1 million people a year die from diarrheal disease. Nearly half are kids under age 5. A new vaccine in trials offers great hope.

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