The FDA approved an at-home nasal spray flu vaccine, but it's not ...
WEB1 day ago · Thanks to a new FDA approval, people can soon avoid the stick and instead order a nasal spray directly to their homes. Called FluMist, it contains a live but weakened form of the virus and works just as well as a traditional vaccine. It’s approved for people between 2 and 49 years of age. However, the manufacturer expects that home shipments ...
No needles required: The FDA approves an at-home flu vaccine
WEBSep 20, 2024 · The nasal spray option could encourage more people who have fears of doctors or needles to inoculate themselves against the flu.
FDA Approves Nasal Spray Influenza Vaccine for Self- or …
WEBSep 20, 2024 · Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved FluMist for self- or caregiver-administration. FluMist is approved for the prevention of influenza disease caused by influenza virus...
At-home flu vaccine approved by FDA — what to know
WEB5 days ago · FluMist is a nasal spray-based vaccine that helps prevent illness caused by two types of flu, known as influenza A and B. These virus types are responsible for most flu infections in humans.
FDA Approves First At-Home Nasal Flu Vaccine - WebMD
WEB6 days ago · The FDA has OK'd FluMist, a nasal spray flu vaccine that you can give and get at home – no health care provider needed. It’s the first flu vaccine of its kind, offering a simple, convenient,...
FDA approves first nasal spray flu vaccine for use at home
WEB5 days ago · Washington Post The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first at-home flu vaccine, a nasal spray that consumers with a prescription will be able to order online starting next year.. Health experts say the convenience of the spray — FluMist — could lead to increased flu vaccination rates. The maker of the vaccine, AstraZeneca, said it will supply the vaccine to a third-party ...
FDA approves first nasal spray flu vaccine for use at home
WEBSeptember 20, 2024 at 7:45 p.m. EDT. The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first at-home flu vaccine, a nasal spray that consumers with a prescription will be able to order ...
Nasal Flu Vaccine Is Approved for At-Home Use
WEBSep 20, 2024 · The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized at-home use of FluMist, opening the door for needle-shy people to have easy access to a nasal spray vaccine that is potentially...
US FDA approves AstraZeneca's self-administered nasal spray flu …
WEBSept 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it has approved AstraZeneca's (AZN.L) nasal spray flu vaccine for self-administration, making it the first of its kind ...
At-Home Nasal Flu Spray vs Flu Shots: Which Is More Effective?
WEB4 days ago · The vaccine, FluMist, can be administered by either the recipient or their caregiver. It is sprayed into the nose. FluMist prevents cases of the flu caused by influenza virus subtypes A and B. It ...