Afraid of Needles? Here’s How to Skip the Shot and Give Yourself a Flu Vaccine at Home

Afraid of Needles? Here’s How to Skip the Shot and Give Yourself a Flu Vaccine at Home

AstraZeneca has launched FluMist Home, a nasal spray flu vaccine with at-home delivery serviceTIM SLOAN/AFP via Getty Stock image of a patient receiving a nasal spray vaccine.NEED TO KNOWWith flu season on the horizon a needle-free way to take the vaccine is now available Individuals should first check to see if they're eligible for the at-home spray, which is available in 34 statesThe new product, FluMist, can be shipped directly to consumers' …

AstraZeneca launches 1st at-home flu vaccine – RamaOnHealthcare

AstraZeneca has issued its flu vaccine nasal spray for at-home use. The nasal spray is authorized for use by adults ages 18-49 and for caregiver use with children ages 2-17, according to an Aug. 15 news release from the drugmaker. FluMist was initially approved by the FDA in 2003 to be given by healthcare providers [...]

What To Know About the New At-Home Flu Vaccine

Last week, AstraZeneca released a vaccine in the U.S. with one very unique quality: You can give it yourself, at home.  FluMist Home is an influenza vaccine that’s administered via nasal spray, which means no needles and no waiting in line at the pharmacy. Plus, it’s covered by insurance and experts say it’s about as effective as the traditional flu vaccine. But there’s a catch: It’s only been approved for people ages 2 to 49.  Here’s why — and …

AstraZeneca Launches First At-Home Influenza Vaccine Service With FluMist Home

WILMINGTON, DE — AstraZeneca has introduced FluMist Home, a first-of-its-kind at-home delivery and self-administration service for its nasal spray flu vaccine, FLUMIST® (Influenza Vaccine Live, Intranasal). The new option allows eligible adults to administer the vaccine themselves, or parents and caregivers to give it to children ages 2 to 17, marking a significant shift in how seasonal flu protection can be accessed in the United States. FLUMIS…