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Flu Vaccines Are Approved and Urged for Most
Jul 30th, 2010 - New York Times
, the pandemic a(h1n1) swine flu, has now become just one of the usual suspects included in a killed or weakened form in the 2010-11 vaccine. people needed two flu shots last year because swine flu had its own separate vaccine; it emerged too late
Dissolving Vaccine Patch Might Eliminate Flu Shots
Jul 20th, 2010 - VOA News
researchers have developed a skin patch that could painlessly deliver vaccines through the skin, replacing hypodermic needles. scientists say the invention could simplify flu immunization programs by allowing patients to administer vaccinesResearchers find a way to take the 'shot' out of the flu shot
Jul 19th, 2010 - Los Angeles Times
there are so many things wrong with flu shots. for starters, they usually involve needles. the alternative, spraying vaccine up into the nose, isn't exactly comfortable either.
there are logistical problems too. flu vaccine has to be keptSkin patch may end the need for flu jabs by 2015
Jul 18th, 2010 - Mail Online
and then dissolve, releasing a dose of the influenza vaccine.
patients using the patch would be able to give themselves a flu shot without medical training - making it indispensable during a major pandemic.
it could also allow millions of people



