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How do dry powder vaccines work?

Instead of being a liquid, this new vaccine is a stable dry powder. By removing water, it becomes much more resilient to temperature changes, similar to how dried food lasts longer. This innovation, inspired by nature, means it can be stored at room temperature for a year, potentially revolutionising global vaccine distribution.

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