Vaccine shows protection against severe childhood diarrhea

Medical Xpress

February 18, 2026

Each year, tens of thousands of children under 5 die from diarrheal disease caused by enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC), primarily in low-income countries. A new ETEC vaccine has shown promising results in reducing the risk of severe illness. The study was conducted in The Gambia in collaboration with the University of Gothenburg.