Getting a yearly flu shot is one of the best ways to protect yourself from infection or severe illness, but not everyone likes shots.
from AstraZeneca. The nasal spray has been on the market since 2003, but AstraZeneca is now asking the FDA to allow adults aged 18 to 49 to be able to give themselves theThe FDA is slated to make a decision during the first few months of 2024, said Lisa Glasser, head of U.S. Medical Affairsoutside of traditional settings, providing a convenient option to busy parents and caregivers for vaccine-eligible members of their whole family,” she said.
Research has shown that people older than 18 can use the nasal spray vaccine or administer it to others when given instructions without any additional guidance. In addition, nasalto eggs, or to any inactive ingredient in the vaccine, as well as those who have ever had a life-threatening reaction to flushould not use FluMist. Since it is a live vaccine, children younger than 2 and people with weakened immune systems should steer clear from it as well.
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