The flu vaccine is more effective if it's given intraDERMALLY than by the standard intramuscular route.

January 1

True for some patients, but not quite ready for prime time.

Vaccines researchers are looking at giving influenza vaccines intradermally, like a tuberculosis skin test, instead of IM.

The top layer of skin is rich in dendritic cells...first-line immune cells that trigger antibody production.

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