Washington DC (UPI) Apr 24, 2023 - Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology unveiled a mobile vaccine printer Monday that could be used for rapid-response vaccination programs in remote areas lacking medical staff, equipment and critical infrastructure, such as refrigeration.
Scientists said Monday they have developed the first mobile printer that can produce thumbnail-sized patches able to deliver mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, hoping the tabletop device will help immunize people in remote regions. While many hurdles remain and the 3D printer is likely years away from becoming available, experts hailed the "exciting" finding. The device prints…
Researchers at MIT unveiled a revolutionary mobile vaccine printer Monday that could be used for rapid-response vaccination programs in remote areas that lack medical staff, equipment and critical infrastructure.
Scientists said Monday they have developed the first mobile printer that can produce thumbnail-sized patches able to deliver mRNA Covid vaccines, hoping the tabletop device will help immunise people in remote regions.