Mosquitoes spread some of the world’s deadliest diseases. Now researchers are flipping the script and testing whether they could be turned into something entirely different: vaccine delivery systems for wild bats. For #WorldMosquitoDay#, explore how “flying vaccines” could deliver protection against diseases like rabies and Nipah:

Mosquitoes may be small, but the diseases they carry have an enormous impact. 🦟 This #WorldMosquitoDay#, hear from Dr. George Dimopoulos of @JohnsHopkinsSPH and Dr. Chris Potter of @HopkinsMedicine about how mosquito research has evolved, and how scientists at @JHMRImalaria are exploring new ways to stop the transmission of malaria and other deadly diseases. From studying how mosquitoes find us to investigating genetically modified mosquitoes that can block malaria infection, research is helping bring new solutions within reach.

Apac, in northern Uganda, is known for having the highest rate of mosquito bites in the world. But there's good news for this hard-hit region: early indicators suggest that the new malaria vaccine is blunting the severity of the malaria infections the mosquitoes are spreading. The full story: #WorldMosquitoDay#