Bacterial spores could replace hypodermic needles for vaccinations

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Taking the “ouch” out of injections is a worthy endeavor, but what if they could be avoided entirely? New research conducted at Royal Holloway, University of London offers the hope of achieving just this, by using a bacterium to deliver a vaccine which can be administered via nasal spray, oral liquid, capsule, or small soluble film placed under the tongue, thus reducing the risk of spreading infectious diseases like HIV. .. Continue Reading Bacterial spores could replace hypodermic needles for vaccinations

Section: Research Watch

Tags: Bacteria, Infections, University of London, Vaccines

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