Researchers Developing Vaccine To Fight Fentanyl Overdoses

Researchers in Texas may have found a way to combat the nation's growing fentanyl crisis by developing a vaccine.

Friday, December 2nd 2022, 9:30 am

By: News 9


Researchers in Texas may have found a way to combat the nation's growing fentanyl crisis by developing a vaccine.

Oklahoma health officials said twelve Oklahomans die each week from an unintentional drug overdose.

Scientists are working to develop a vaccine which would help our bodies develop antibodies against fentanyl. The antibodies would prevent the drug from making its way to your brain.

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