Nasal spray flu vaccine approved for home use
At-home flu vaccine approved by FDA — what to know
People could previously get the nasal spray flu vaccine, called FluMist, from a health care provider, but now they can administer it themselves.
Influenza, the first nasal spray vaccine that can be done at home by yourself has been approved
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first flu vaccine in the form of a nasal spray that can be administered at home by yourself. Influenza, the first nasal spray vac
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Nasal spray flu vaccine approved for home use: Here’s what to know
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first nasal spray flu vaccine which can be administered by the patient or a caregiver. FluMist, produced by European pharmaceutical company and Covid vaccine-maker AstraZeneca, was announced last week and can be used by adults aged 49 and under.
FDA approves first flu vaccine that can be self-administered at home
The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first flu vaccine that does not have to be administered by a health care provider, but it won’t be available in time for this respiratory virus season.
FDA Approves Self-Administration of Influenza Vaccine FluMist
The FDA has approved at-home self- or caregiver-administration of FluMist (influenza vaccine live, intranasal).
FDA approves flu vaccine nasal spray. Local health official thinks 'it's great'
FluMist contains a weakened form of live flu virus strains and is sprayed into the nose. “The nasal spray is a live vaccine so it's only indicated to give to healthy individuals who don't have any immunocompromising condition,” Edler said. FluMist is recommended for anyone between the ages of two and 49.
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Physician answers questions about first at-home flu vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first at-home flu vaccine that people can self-administer.
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