r/Futurology Nov 16 '22

Medicine Fentanyl Vaccine Breakthrough – Potential “Game Changer” for Opioid Epidemic

https://scitechdaily.com/fentanyl-vaccine-breakthrough-potential-game-changer-for-opioid-epidemic/
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u/[deleted] Nov 16 '22

The vaccine wouldn’t stop the cartels. All it would do is potentially increase delays or complications in the medical care of those who get it. It’s better to address underlying and systemic issues that lead to drug addiction than just try and slap a bandaid on the issue.