Biodegradable implant

Biodegradable implant

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Category

Vaccination monitoring

Country

Switzerland

Description

A solid dose of vaccine that is inserted into the body and dissolves over time to slowly release the vaccine. When successfully formulated, solid implants can increase a vaccine’s thermostability (in comparison to liquid presentations) as well as reducing the risk of needle-stick injury and the burden of sharps waste disposal.