Dissolvable patch offers radical pain-free alternative to flu injection, study finds
by Nicola Davis from on (#2V3RH)
Self-administered patch carrying 100 microneedles found to be as safe as traditional vaccination method and is preferred by patients
A 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.