The COVID-19 pandemic is long behind us, but that does not mean it is non-existent in the world. While many people have already received the shots and are removing their face masks when in public, there are still researchers who aim to develop new protection, particularly oral vaccines that people may drink instead of receiving them with a needle.
A company called QYNDR wants to give a different way to receive immunity from the virus, and it will be helpful to those who have a hard time getting the right dose via injection.
COVID Vaccine Drink: QYNDR, the Oral Shot
There is a research now that has not yet been peer-reviewed, and it details the findings in a phase 1 clinical trial for an oral administration of the COVID-19 vaccine. The research entitled "First-In-Human Study Of Orally Administered CoV2-OGEN1 In Healthy Subjects" details its findings for an alternative to inoculation.
The vaccine shot called "QYNDR," which sounds like "kinder," from the US Specialty Formulation, claims to have promising results for this new method of immunization.
Its study took place in New Zealand, and the company wants to soon introduce it to the world when it is done applying for authorization and when its findings are complete.
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Is It as Effective as Injected Doses?
According to CNET, the world's medical researchers are already looking to expand vaccines via the mucosal and oral pathways, one that does not involve using needles. The researchers claim that the vaccines are also effective despite pushing it down one's gut and not directly to the bloodstream, like the traditional injected doses.
Further studies are needed for more validation to prove more of the company's claims.
COVID-19 Vaccines
Despite vaccines being mostly administered via needle, some people have fears or phobias when it comes to medical shots using the common way of inoculation. Several studies have looked into alternative ways, and one research claimed that it would put the mRNA-based doses from Moderna and Pfizer & BioNTech via edible plants.
Another alternative way from research suggests that COVID vaccines could be put in patches, where people could stick it to their skin for absorption and inoculation.
Modern research help in transforming several medical practices found in the world, and not all procedures require a person to face their fears or pass out from experience.
QYNDR wants to give people a vaccine that is "kinder" to those who have phobias on needles, providing an alternative that still gives them the right protection against the coronavirus. Still, it has a long way to go, especially as it is in its first stage of clinical trials and will have to go through numerous certifications and tests before it goes out to the public.
