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The vaccine may come without a needle

Vaccines are traditionally administered with a needle, but this isn’t the only way. For example, certain vaccines can be delivered orally, as a drop on the tongue, or via a jet-like device. Vaccines that appear...

16 October, 2020

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Needle-free delivery devices to shape the future of vaccines

The nanopatch is a micro-needle patch comprising of little, densely packed micro-projections with a defined geometry. Drug delivery technologies that improve access and overall efficacy are becoming an essential part of...

26 September, 2014

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7 ways to get vaccinated without a needle

Vaccines are utterly crucial for preventing a whole host of different diseases. Yet many people refuse to get them. Why is that? One possible reason is that some people are scared away by needles. So, in response...

5 September, 2014

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