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Why getting a COVID vaccine in the nose might work better
1 day ago - By WGN TV
Scientists are hopeful a new type of vaccine in development could give us a better shot at fighting COVID-19 - without involving any type of shot at all.
Clinical trials are underway for a type of intranasal vaccine, which is administered by spraying into the nose, not injecting into the arm. While current vaccines and boosters are very effective at preventing severe disease and death, the hope is that a nasal vaccine would be even better at preventing mild illness.
"These will induce immunity in the mucosa of the nasal pharynx - the site of initial viral replication - and may prevent...
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