No Shot Required

I'm standing firmly on the fence just now. I like the fact they are taking 4 to 6 years for testing, but I want to know they are as effective or more effective and will not harm my children as well as their children.

If they are effective and safe or safer I'd be interested.

I think this is a GREAT idea! I am a diabetic, and take shots every day! This would be so much better if they could come up with an insulin that could be taken with this oral strip!

I get so tired of sticking myself every day, and sometimes will *forget* to give myself the shot because of the pain of sticking myself.

I's take my insulin *religiously* if it could be dispensed with the strip!

ugh- i hate shots! this sounds like an awesome alternative. i hope they complete the testing soon so that it becomes the new norm. if it is deemed safe and effective, i can't imagine anyone would choose the old (current) method.

Not only is my daughter scared of shots...I am too! This would be a great alternative!

This would be so terrific if it were to work! As a diabetic, the less shots I have to deal with the better! Hopefully we won't have to wait too long for this new technology. All too often the hype ends up better than the actual product when we hear about it in the developmental stages. The gluco watch and inhaled insulin are two great examples from the diabetes world.

wow i cant wait for that to come out i hate shots so i give this a thumbs up.

This is what I have been praying for! I have the most horrific fear of shots....it's bad! Even as an adult, I can't handle them...as much as I tell myself it's all in my head...when the reality is there is real and it's fight and flight all the way! I was behind the nasal spray and I am behind this one too!!!!!

These strips would be a Godsend! I just had to hold down my youngest for her last round of shots in her thighs....Not a pretty sight. She's upset with me as much as she is with the nurses that administered the shots. My kids regularly take "meltaway" type medications for allergies & pain relievers - it's a great advance to have the drug companies step up & include meltaway vaccinations for children old enough to take them. KUDOS!!!

I THINK THATS GREAT, BUT WILL IT BE AS AFFICTIVE AND SAFE.I WOULD'NT WANT TO SEE A INNOCENT CHILD GET SICK OR EVEN WORST.TESTIN TESTING TESTING .........

This would be a good idea....but I hope that all the appropriate testing has been done...so we are not the geniune pigs to test and try.

Sounds good on paper. I certainly hope that testing is being done to ensure safety. As a mother of 3, I never like it when my girls need to have a needle for any reason, but my first concern is--how safe is it? Too many times we see the FDA pulling medications from the shelves because of terrible side effects. Unfortunately, testing can take up to 10 years to make sure it is safe for public use after human trials are done. For some reason, the pharmaceutical companies seem to get their drugs pushed through, and we end up with serious consequences because of their shortcuts. All in all, it is a great idea, but please safety first!

I think this is one of the greatest ideas that has come along in a really long time. I always hated taking my kids to get shots. Also it can be very expensive this should help with that (I like that part). Now does this go into the blood stream or through the digestive system? That could make a difference as to how it works! I am sure the doctors are up on all that. Also, how about what it will save as far as disposal of medical waste. Thank you to who ever came up with this.

That's extraordinary. When I was a young child, I never liked getting shots. I was always so scared of needles. When I have children, I hope that the doctors may use these instead of needles.

that would be cool no more shots for my son.