Scientists from the Australian University of Queensland successfully developed a method for conducting vaccination against COVID-19 using the patch, transfers SCITECHDILY.
The invention uses a patch with high density microchips (HD-MAP), which, after applying to the skin, starts thousands of microscopic reactions. According to the lead researcher of the draft David Muller, the tests of a covid-plaster on mice demonstrated a faster immune response. Scientists declare that they managed to neutralize numerous strains of the virus, including Alfa and Beta.
Vaccine is convenient in storage and does not require compliance with the cold chain, like other drugs. It is argued that the opening can be a great support for developing countries.
According to the calculations of scientists, the cost of the plaster will not exceed the price of a conventional syringe with the dose of the vaccine. Now the developers hope to present this technology to the world and are looking for funding opportunities to hold clinical trials as soon as possible.