Needle-Free Flu Vaccine Patch Effective in Early Study (IMAGE)

University of Rochester Medical Center

Needle-Free Flu Vaccine Patch Effective in Early Study

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A new needle-free flu vaccine patch revved up the immune system much like a traditional flu shot without any negative side effects, according to a study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. Though the research is in the early stages it's an important step toward a technology that could replace needle-based vaccination methods that are difficult to deploy in developing countries. The new patch is pictured below a traditional needle-based flu shot.

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