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  • Immunology and Infectious Diseases
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Public Health

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  • Global infectious disease spread is increasing due to migration and societal changes.
  • Conventional vaccine injections face challenges in mass vaccination and global distribution.
  • Transcutaneous immunization presents a promising alternative to traditional methods.

Purpose:

  • To review recent advancements in transcutaneous vaccine antigen delivery techniques.
  • To introduce research on self-dissolving microneedle patch transcutaneous immunization systems.

Summary:

  • This review examines transcutaneous immunization systems as a low-invasive vaccination alternative to conventional injections.
  • It highlights recent developments in transdermal vaccine antigen delivery methods.
  • The review discusses research on self-dissolving microneedle patches for transcutaneous immunization.

Impact:

  • Transcutaneous immunization systems could facilitate faster mass vaccination campaigns.
  • These systems may improve global vaccine distribution and accessibility.
  • Advancements in microneedle patch technology show potential for enhanced vaccine delivery.