Afraid of needles? Well, there’s good news for you. Vaccines for COVID, the flu, and pneumonia may be able to be taken through a nasal spray soon. Scientists have been looking into this option and have performed testing on mice. In early studies, the nasal spray seems to be effective in protecting the mice from COVID-19, influenza, and pneumonia for months (with just one spray). Researchers say the nasal delivery method may also offer stronger protection in the nose and lungs, where respiratory viruses first take hold. It could dramatically change how we prevent seasonal illness.
While human trials are still ahead, the early results are promising. Here is what has been revealed about the nasal spray vaccine that could be coming to a pharmacy near you.
