intranasal
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The scientists are testing the vaccine as a regular shot and as an intranasal spray with the idea of stopping the virus in the respiratory tract before it causes a broad infection.
From Salon • May 6, 2025
A team of scientists, led by Duke-NUS Medical School, has discovered a potential intranasal vaccine candidate that provides improved, longer-lasting immunity against SARS-CoV-2 viruses compared to when given as an injection.
From Science Daily • Jan. 10, 2024
The FDA must approve vaccines for use by the public in the U.S., and this intranasal vaccine is not one of the COVID-19 shots with approval or emergency use authorization.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2023
The intranasal version of naloxone came about as a result of innovation by paramedics.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2023
There is one intranasal vaccine given now — FluMist — but it uses a weak version of the live flu virus, which is not safe for immunocompromised people.
From The Verge • Jun. 23, 2022
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