FDA approves 1st self-administered flu vaccine
FDA approves a first-of-a-kind flu vaccine in the form of a nasal spray!
In a first, the Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved AstraZeneca's FluMist, a nasal spray flu vaccine that anyone can self-administer.
FDA approves first self-administered flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Friday it has approved the first flu vaccine that can be self-administered, with this version being a nasal spray as opposed to an injection. The
FDA approves first nasal spray flu vaccine for use at home
FluMist is the only nasal flu vaccine, but it is not new. The FDA approved it in 2003 for people 5 to 49 years old before expanding eligibility in 2007 to children as young as 2 years old — requiring in both instances that it be administered by a vaccine provider.
No needles required: The FDA approves an at-home flu vaccine
The nasal spray option could encourage more people who have fears of doctors or needles to inoculate themselves against the flu.
At-home flu vaccines get FDA approval
For the first time, adults will be able to administer their own flu vaccines after the FDA approved a nasal spray to be administered without a health care provider
FDA approves first self-administered flu vaccine spray
The Food and Drug Administration announced Friday it had broadened the approval of the FluMist nasal spray to become the first "self-administered" influenza vaccine — though a delay in the change means the vaccine will not be available to ship to homes until next year's flu season at the earliest.
FDA approves nasal flu vaccine for at-home use
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first nasal flu vaccine. People can order the vaccine from pharmacies and administer it at home. NBC News' Dr. Vin Gupta breaks down the significance of this decision and when it will become available.
FDA approves first flu vaccine that can be self-administered at home
"For those interested in self or caregiver administration, the vaccine manufacturer plans to make the vaccine available through a third-party online pharmacy," the FDA said. "Those who choose this option will complete a screening and eligibility assessment when they order FluMist.
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