DIY Vaccination: Microneedle Patch May Boost Immunization Rate, Reduce Medical Costs
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and BioengineeringThere are many reasons some people may not get a flu shot, but would they be more likely to do so if there was a simple device that could be mailed directly to them, was easy enough to use by themselves, and provided at least the same level of protection as a traditional flu shot without the pain of a needle jab? A recent NIBIB-funded study suggests the answer is yes.