A UW vaccine could stop fentanyl before it reaches the brain
- Posted on October 5, 2026
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A UW vaccine could stop fentanyl before it reaches the brain
University of Washington researchers are closing in on a vaccine that could help prevent fentanyl overdoses by teaching the immune system to stop the drug before it reaches the brain. Why it matters: Washington has been hit hard by the fentanyl crisis in recent years. And though overdose deaths involving the drug have fallen since 2023, they remain well above pre-pandemic levels. The sheer potency of fentanyl makes it especially dangerous — even...
