Lagging flu vaccination rates in the U.S., especially among children, have scientists working to take the "Ow!" out of immunization. Enter an experimental patch with dissolvable microneedles.
Small skin patches with dissolvable microneedles were safe and well-tolerated, generated robust immunity against influenza, could be self-administered by study participants and were strongly preferred over shots.
Small skin patches with dissolvable microneedles were safe and well-tolerated, generated robust immunity against influenza, could be self-administered by study participants and were strongly preferred over shots.