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Koalas are cute, furry, iconic – and dying of chlamydia. But how well does the approved vaccine work?

Queensland researchers say a published study contains ‘silly mistake’ that over-inflates vaccine’s efficacy, but the regulator is standing by decision to approve it At wildlife hospitals across eastern Australia, many koalas brought in have distinctive brown patches on their bottoms – a sign of urinary incontinence and a painful inflamed bladder. Others have red, weeping eyes, pointing to a…

Koalas are cute, furry, iconic – and dying of chlamydia. But how well does the approved vaccine work?

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