ADVERTISEMENTBeyond that, skin patches could assist with distribution efforts, because they don’t have cold-chain requirements — and might even heighten vaccine efficacy. The researchers used a so-called “subunit” vaccine that reproduces the spikes that dot the surface of the coronavirus. It’s an important factor as the developing world struggles to procure enough Covid vaccine. ‘The future’The patch used in the study published on Friday was made by Australian company Vaxxas, which is the furthest along. The Covid vaccine they are using is produced by the company Medigen, already authorized in Taiwan.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 30, 2021 03:58 UTC