Dissolvable patch offers radical pain-free alternative to flu injection, study finds

Self-administered patch carrying 100 microneedles found to be as safe as traditional vaccination method and is preferred by patientsA small, dissolvable patch boasting an array of tiny needles could offer a safe relatively painless alternative to traditional injections for vaccination against flu, researchers have found.The approach is likely to be welcomed by those who shudder at the sight of a needle, but it could also provide other benefits.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - June 27, 2017 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Tags: Vaccines and immunisation Health Society Science Flu pandemic World news Source Type: news