The Australian federal government has approved a historic single-dose vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia, a disease threatening the survival of the species.
Chlamydia can cause painful infections, infertility, blindness, and death in koalas.
Koala Chlamydia Vaccine Receives Australian Tick of Approval
Chlamydia causes blindness, infertility and death to koalas.
This picture taken on April 6, 2024 shows a native Australian koala being held by a keeper during a show for tourists at Hartley's Crocodile Adventure Park located north of the Queensland city of Cairns in Australia. David Gray/AFP via Getty Images
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
