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Could dental floss replace shots? Researchers explore new vaccine delivery method
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Denise Dador
Friday, September 4, 2026 9:15PM
Fear of needles still keeps many from getting important vaccinations. Now there is a surprising new way researchers are thinking of delivering the treatment: dental floss.
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