The smoking cessation vaccine, known as NicVAX, can be used to reduce or even eliminate addiction to nicotine, a component of the cigarette that leads to smoking.
The smoking cessation vaccine can prevent the smoker's sense of pleasure from smoking a cigarette because of the addiction that nicotine causes. In addition, it also prevents relapses, when compared to other methods used such as tablets or adhesive.
Although not yet marketed, this vaccine promises to be a great weapon that will help people quit smoking permanently, since the smoker will not feel any pleasure in smoking a cigarette, leaving the addiction in a short time.
How to take NicVax
The NicVax vaccine can be given through an injection in the arm, which should be given by a nurse, however, you may need to take several doses according to your addiction.
NicVax side effects
Some of the possible side effects caused by the smoking cessation vaccine include: muscle and headache, nausea, fever, constipation or lung infection.
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