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How Does the New Flu Vaccine Patch Work?

5/25/2014

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For years, you may have headed to your doctor's office or local pharmacy every flu season to get a vaccine that would protect you against some of the more common strains of flu. However, administering the flu vaccine in this way provides a plethora of problems, and the fact that a needle is required can sometimes be the basis of all those problems.

No one enjoys needles, which is one reason why people -- almost half of everyone who is at risk of getting influenza disease -- forego annual flu vaccinations. However, a shot also requires an appointment because you can't administer the vaccine to yourself, and your schedule may not warrant the time for taking off work and sitting in the waiting room of a doctor's office. However, a flu vaccine patch currently being developed by the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University just might be the perfect solution to all of these problems.

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New Flu Vaccine Patch will Revolutionize Modern Medicine

5/19/2014

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     The importance of flu vaccines are highlighted by the fact that over 36,000 people die per year and about 200,000 people are hospitalized due to complications from the influenza virus each year. However, less than half of the American population actually receives a flu shot annually. The reason as to why people are not rushing to the physician’s office for a flu shot prior to flu season may vary. It may not be convenient to take time out of the day to schedule a time to get vaccinated. The thought of a shot or large needle in the arm may also people from receiving the vaccine. Basically, what people want is a convenient, safe and painless way to receive the flu vaccine and to protect themselves from this deadly disease.

A new flu vaccine patch could soon eliminate the need for needle-based flu shots. It opens the possibility for individuals skipping the annual flu immunization hospital visits, flu clinics, health departments and allows individuals to self-administer the vaccine on their own time.

This was verified by a group of researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology, who developed the patch and administered it to a group of individuals for testing who were able to successful administer the vaccine on their own.



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Who Should Get The Flu Vaccine?

3/24/2014

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Below is a great infographic from FLU.gov answering some of the main questions surrounding the flu vaccine among the general public.  Influenza is a deadly disease and takes the lives of around 36,000 people per year.  Getting a flu vaccination not only helps protect yourself, but can also help prevent those around you from getting the flu.

Check Out Infographic Below to Learn More About:
  • Who Should Get the Vaccine?
  • How You Should Get the Vaccine? - (Flu Patch Vaccine is not available as of yet)
  • Can I get the Flu from the Flu Vaccine?
  • When Should I get the Flu Vaccine?
  • Where Can I get the Flu Vaccine?
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