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Vaccines without needles – new shelf-stable film could revolutionize how medicines are distributed worldwide

  • Written by Maria Croyle, Professor of Pharmaceutics, University of Texas at Austin
Vaccines without needles – new shelf-stable film could revolutionize how medicines are distributed worldwideFilms that dissolve rapidly when placed under the tongue or high in the cheek will make vaccines cheaper and more reliable.Stephen C. Schafer, CC BY-ND

The race is on to identify an effective vaccine for the COVID-19 virus. Once discovered, the next challenge will be manufacturing and distributing it around the world.

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