Oral vaccines offer significant advantages in distribution and administration. These advantages are likely to dramatically improve the effectiveness of large-scale immunization campaigns, such as those for the flu, as well as the response to newly emerging pathogens.
Advantages & Impact
Oral Delivery: A tablet is preferable to most people. No injection devices are necessary.
Administration: The convenience of a tablet will make it easier to reach those who could benefit from immunization and simplify the vaccine administration process for healthcare providers.
Temperature Stability: The Vaxart vaccine tablet has demonstrated room-temperature stability, simplifying distribution and storage.