First koala chlamydia vaccine approved

The disease has been plaguing the endangered marsupials since the 1990s. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. The first vaccine to protect endangered koalas from chlamydia has officially been approved in Australia. The vaccine was developed by the University of the Sunshine Coast's (UniSC) veterinary medicine division in eastern Australia and is another step towards ensuring the survival of the marsupial. The team spent over a decade developing the vaccine to protect the animals from the disease, which can cause urinary tract infections, blindness, infertility, and in some cases, death.