Everyone's Terakoya (private school): "Research and development of a mucosal vaccine that is painless and anxiety-free"

Respiratory infections such as COVID-19and influenza are caused by pathogens, such as viruses, entering the body through the mucous membranes of the nose and throat.
While injectable vaccinescan reduce the risk of severe illness, it is becoming clear that they cannot suppress the infection itself, and the need for developing "mucosal vaccines" that can protect against infection at the mucous membrane level is being re-emphasized.
While research is progressing and some practical applications have begun, numerous challenges remain to be overcome for further research.
What exactly are the challenges, and how are researchers tackling them?
And how do mucosal vaccines suppress infection?
In JulyandAugust, our community learning sessions will feature the latest information on mucosal vaccine research!

● Saturday, July 4th, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
"A NewForm of Vaccine: Mucosal Vaccine = Needle-Free Vaccination!?"
　　Yuji Watanabe,Project Assistant Professor, Future Mucosal Vaccine Research and Development Synergy Center, Chiba University

● August 22nd (Sat) 13:30-15:00
　　"Vaccination Changeswith Technological Advancements: The Cutting Edge of Nasal Vaccine Research"
　　Yohei Uchida,Specially Appointed Specialist,Department of Human Mucosal Vaccinology, Chiba University Hospital

● Location: LaLaport KASHIWANOHA North Building 3F, Machi no Kenko Kenkyujo Ashita
● Capacity:30people per session
● Participation fee: 500 yen for high school students and older, free for junior high school students and younger.
● Registration: Not required
● Inquiries: Machi Health Research Institute A-Shi-TaTel.　04-7197-7713

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