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FDA Approves First Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine You Can Give Yourself at Home

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The FDA has approved FluMist , a nasal spray flu vaccine, for self-administration.

Healthy individuals aged 2 to 49 can use FluMist .

The effectiveness of FluMist is similar to the traditional flu shot and protects against severe flu complications.

The vaccine is still “highly protective” against severe complications of the flu.

The home version of FluMist will not be available until next flu season .

For the current flu season , FluMist is available from local pharmacies and healthcare providers.

Doctors are uncertain how much this will impact flu vaccination rates in the future.

For now, you’ll still need to see a healthcare provider to get vaccinated.