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With 13 COVID-19 vaccines in use around the world, pharmaceutical companies are exploring second-generation technology that could change how doses are administered and distributed.
These vaccines could be taken orally as a capsule that could be swallowed, as a tablet that dissolves under the tongue or as a nasal spray. Such formulations would not require refrigeration, nor would they need healthcare workers to administer them.
The efforts are in early stages with no guarantee of success. Research and development costs are steep, and only a small number of companies none with a vaccine currently authorized for use are exploring these alternate methods. The work may seem like a gamble but could play a critical role in ending the pandemic.
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America reaches milestone with COVID-19 vaccine widely available to those who want it, but hesitancy still casts a shadow
USA TODAY s panel of experts celebrate the success of the U.S. COVID-19 vaccine program but worry that although most Americans can get a shot, too many won t.
Karen Weintraub and Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY
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5:48 pm UTC Apr. 19, 2021
As of Monday, COVID-19 vaccines are available to every American over 16 who wants a shot, but a panel of experts convened by USA TODAY remains deeply concerned about the people who say vaccines aren t needed.
Anxiety about getting a shot is normal, expected and can be resolved with education and role models, several panelists said.
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