TWiP 234: Hookworms and a leech - parasites suck!

TWiP discusses hookworm infection and the phase 1 clinical trial for a hookworm vaccine that could one day protect children from the hookworm anaemia, and reduce transmission of this infection.
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[@spamletspamley672]

Hookworm, face on, looks just like Nigel Farage, but not as scary.

[@markpetters9064]

And not as parasitic as farage

[@alijawad2042]

Thank you very much. That was one your best. Very informative, interesting and excellent to watch and listen. Perfect

[@johnellmaker]

Just watched/listened from episode 1, you all are great!

[@jedadruled984]

Vaccines, we need more vaccines. Good.

[@christopherrobinson7541]

Correct.