News

You will be able to inhale the next generation of COVID-19 vaccines

As you already know that multiple vaccines have already been produced by different companies like Pfizer and Sinopharm that have the capability to develop immunity in an individual. These vaccines are also known as mRNA vaccines and they have to be administered using a syringe.

Using a syringe isn’t always easy. It increases the overall cost of administering the vaccine as it has to be done by medical professionals and you cannot even reuse a syringe. That is why researchers are looking for a new way to administer vaccines – Inhalation.

The inhaled vaccines are already under development in the UK, US, India, Hong Kong. COVID-19 spreads through the nose and mouth primarily. So the researchers are trying to devise a new vaccine that stops the virus at the point of impact. Using an inhaled vaccine would allow immunity to built directly in the airways. The tissues of the lungs, nose, and throat contain high levels of immune proteins, called IgA, that give better protection against respiratory viruses. Activating these proteins can be the key to protecting people from the virus more effectively.

This vaccine will also make it easier and cheaper to be rolled out for the public provided its development costs aren’t that high as there is no need for syringes and staff to administer it. All you need is an inhaler and you will be set to get that immunity. Altimmune is a biotechnology company that is already planning to test such a vaccine at the end of 2021.

Image Source: CNBC

Sponsored
Talha Ikram

Leave a Comment
Share
Published by
Talha Ikram

Recent Posts

Pakistani Passport Continues to Rank Among the Worst in the World

According to the most recent Henley Passport Index, Pakistan's passport is still one of the…

16 hours ago

November 9 Approaches: Will Iqbal Day Be a Public Holiday This Year?

As Iqbal Day approaches on November 9, Pakistan prepares to honor Allama Iqbal, the celebrated…

17 hours ago

Most Wanted Human Trafficker Taken Into Custody

GUJRAT: According to the Gujrat circle of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), they have arrested…

18 hours ago

Air Sial Starts Weekly Flights from Islamabad to Riyadh

Air Sial, one of Pakistan's leading private airlines, has officially launched its weekly flights from…

18 hours ago

Important Update on Profit Rates for Savings Schemes 

On Friday, the government stated that from November 4th, 2024, profit rates on National Savings…

20 hours ago

Pakistan to Legalize Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Through SBP Act Amendments?

The federal government has proposed amendments to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Act aimed…

20 hours ago