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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