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Quick Hits: So Long Hypodermic Needles!

Researchers at Rutgers are eyeing a needle alternative that was inspired by an animal.

Let’s be honest, no one likes getting a shot. Hypodermic needles aren’t just extremely painful, they also increase risk infection and deter people from getting necessary vaccines. So why do we put up with them? The simple answer is that we don’t really have a better alternative. Until maybe now. A recent Fast Company article discussed the race to replace the hypodermic needle, and apparently the needle’s days are numbered. 

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