A Future Flu Vaccine that can be Puffed into the Nose

Research is being conducted at Texas A&M University about combining a chemically pure powder of aloe vera leaves with the flu vaccine. The powdery substance, when puffed into the nose, becomes a sticky jelly-like substance that clings to the inside of the nose and is absorbed into the body effectively. Since the medicine is a powder, it has the advantage of being stored for long periods of time and also only a small amount of the substance is needed to be effective.

Tests on humans using this vaccine will begin next year, but so far it has been successful in animal trials. There are also current trial treatments being used to treat the bird flu in humans. This new medicine has exciting potential to replace the common flu shots, as well as this vaccine method possibly being used to treat other diseases in the future.

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