Nasal Spray

• Allergy-treating nasal spray needs more research before approval: U.S. FDA

  The ARS product is one of several needle-free devices being developed to treat dangerous reactions to food, insect stings and medications.

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  Sep 20, 2023
  
• McMaster researcher wins immunology award for work tied to inhalable COVID vaccine

  McMaster researcher Dr. Zhou Xing, a co-leader in the development of a inhaled COVID vaccine, has received an honour from the Canadian Society for Immunology.

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  Feb 6, 2023
  
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• UBC researchers say nasal spray could be the newest defense against COVID-19

  A nasal spray mechanism was found to be the most effective way to administer N-0385, Dr. François Jean said, as the virus tends to enter through the nasal passage.

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  Mar 29, 2022
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• Inhaled vaccine provides protection against COVID-19, according McMaster study

  Scientists who've developed the vaccine says it provides long-lasting protection against the original strain of SARS-CoV-2 and variants of concern.

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  Feb 9, 2022
• McMaster University researchers to begin human trials of inhaled COVID-19 vaccine

  Scientists say the brand new inhaled COVID-19 vaccines target respiratory infections where they begin, in the lungs and upper airways.

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  Dec 7, 2021
• McMaster researchers say web-like immune response could lead to COVID vaccine in nasal spray form

  The authors of a study at McMaster University say an antibody response may help with the design of future aerosol-based COVID-19 vaccines.

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  Jun 30, 2021
• Flu shots now available in Saskatoon but not the nasal spray

  Saskatoon health officials are once again reminding people to roll up their sleeves for a free flu shot.

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  Oct 23, 2017
• RCMP use naloxone kits for first time in Manitoba

  Manitoba RCMP officers have administered their first dose of naloxone to a man suffering from a suspected fentanyl overdose.

  Jan 16, 2017
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• Opioid crisis: Calgary firefighters now equipped with lifesaving naloxone kits

  In an exclusive interview with Global News, Calgary's fire chief explains the new tool firefighters are using to battle the city's fentanyl crisis.

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  Dec 20, 2016
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• Sorry kids: Docs urge flu shots, not nasal spray, this year

  Kids may get more of a sting from flu vaccination this fall: Doctors are gearing up to give shots only, because U.S. health officials say the easy-to-use nasal spray version of the vaccine isn't working as well as a jab.

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  Sep 6, 2016