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The FDA recently approved the first at-home vaccine to prevent influenza, the nasal spray FluMist, which was originally approved in 2003 but only to be administered by doctors. FluMist works just ...

So, exactly what is FluMist? It is a live influenza vaccine containing a weakened flu virus for the three prominent vaccine strains. It's approved for children as young as 2 and for adults up to ...

SATURDAY, Oct. 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Now that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the at-home use of the flu vaccine spray FluMist, how do you know that it's the right choice ...

FluMist, the nasal flu vaccine spray, was approved in September by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for at-home use starting in fall 2025. Currently, it can only be administered by a healthcare ...

FluMist is a live-attenuated influenza vaccine – it is manufactured using a live, weakened version of the influenza virus. (Image Credits: Pixabay) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA ...

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.

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FluMist (influenza vaccine live, intranasal) is a brand-name vaccine used to help prevent influenza (flu) in certain adults and children. As with other drugs, FluMist can cause side effects ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved FluMist for self-administration. On Friday, the FDA announced that individuals and caregivers are approved to administer the nasal spray ...