Microneedle technology for potential SARS-CoV-2 vaccine delivery.
Megan McNameeShuyi WongOwen GuySanjiv SharmaPublished in: Expert opinion on drug delivery (2023)
Considering the widely acknowledged disadvantages of current vaccine delivery, such as anxiety, pain, and the requirement for professional administration, a large shift in this research sphere is imminent. The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has catalysed the development of alternate vaccination platforms, working to avoid the requirement for mass vaccination centres. As microneedle vaccine patches are transitioning through clinical study phases, research will be required to ready this technology for a more mass production environment.