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Scientists Gave Mice Flu Vaccines by Flossing Their Tiny Teeth — and It Worked

LABORATORY SETTINGS, JUL 25 – Researchers demonstrated that floss coated with vaccines triggered immune responses in mice and showed 60% absorption in human gums, suggesting needle-free vaccination is feasible.

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In a proof-of-concept study, scientists have shown that flossing your teeth could be a way to deliver vaccinations that protect you against viruses.

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Scientists gave mice flu vaccines by flossing their tiny teeth — and it worked

In a proof-of-concept study, scientists have shown that flossing your teeth could be a way to deliver vaccinations that protect you against viruses.

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Scientists transform flossing into needle-free vaccine

In the not-too-distant future, your dentist might do more than remind you to floss—they might vaccinate you, too.

·Bucharest, Romania
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ZME Science broke the news in Bucharest, Romania on Friday, July 25, 2025.
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