Vaccination by the aerosol method.

After a review on vaccination by inhalation of aerosols the authors describe the group vaccination with the aid of an electroaerosol generator. 8 persons may be vaccinated simultaneously in a very short time. The vaccination by inhalation is without any hazards. The viability of the microorganisms in the aerosol is preserved. Interferon inhalation seems to reduce symptoms of intoxication in the first days after outset of influenza or acute airway infection. The efficiency of vaccination through aerosol inhalations against bacterial infections demands further researchs.