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Vaccine for Ear Infections
Filed in archive Health by ruth on July 10, 2009
Vaccine for Ear Infections
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Otitis media, or ear infection is fairly common among babies and children, so common that around 80% of kids will experience it at least once before they reach the age of 3! It is characterized by a pressure build-up in the ear, which can be (but not always) be quite painful, so it's no wonder that it's a primary cause for emergency room visits. Soon, though, there may be a way around this.

Scientists have developed a pain-free vaccination strategy that works against ear infections.
The vaccine was recently tested by placing a droplet of formula on the outer ears of chinchillas and then rubbed into the skin. Dr. Bakaletz said that it was extremely effective, and that her research team is excited about the ability to immunize without needles.

The vaccine works by activating cells which can be found just under the surface of the skin. When the liquid touches the skin the cells deliver the vaccine to the lymphoid organs where it can generate an immune response rapidly reducing or eliminating NTHI, one of the bacteria commonly responsible for ear infections, from the nose and ears.

If this works in humans, isn't it grand that vaccines can be delivered this way? Simple, effective, and no jabs! Wish all vaccines can be delivered this way!


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