In the realm of medical advancements, a universal vaccine that can protect against any pathogen has long been a Holy Grail—and about as elusive as a mythological vessel. But Stanford Medicine researchers and collaborators have taken an astonishing step forward in that quest, surprising even themselves.
Sort of it IS OTA, as it’s a nasal spray onto the nasal mucosa, and not an injection. Putting the vaccine onto the nasal mucosa, where it is expected to ‘see’ the infectious agent is a clever part of this research. Putting a vax into the patient’s deltoid muscle is a bit of a distance from the nasal mucosa.