[LINK] Aussie Covid Patch

[Jan Whitaker]

I'm needle phobic. Have been since I was a kid. I'll tell you right now: 
the needles for the covid AZ vaccine do NOT hurt. So if you are needle 
phobic like me, trust me on this. This is marketing hype.

BUT this would be great for intellectually disabled people who are 
afraid of other people/strangers. It should be applicable by a parent or 
trusted carer, which is a great thing. No travel. Post it out to the 
carer, and you're good to go.

Still only mice trials. Won't be around for use for a long time. But we 
do have nicotine patches, so this isn't exactly that different. Good idea.


On 3/06/2021 12:24 pm, Stephen Loosley wrote:
> Unlike needles, the patches do not hurt, and, because they are single-use, there is no risk of cross-contamination.
>
> Hexapro is a relatively stable vaccine, so the patches can be stored at room temperature, and have been tested and remain stable for at least 30 days at 25 degrees and one week at 40 degrees.