Needle-less Vaccines on the Horizon

Scientists at King’s have demonstrated
the ability to deliver a dried live
vaccine to the skin without
a traditional needle
(credit: King’s College London)

Researchers at King's College in London have demonstrated the ability to deliver dried live vaccine without a traditional needle.  The vaccine is delivered via a silicone mold with micro-needles made of sugar. They have also demonstrated which cells the body uses to trigger the immune response in the skin.  See the fascinating article here.