Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved FluMist for self- or caregiver-administration. FluMist is approved for the prevention of influenza disease caused by influenza virus subtypes A and B in individuals 2 through 49 years of age. FluMist is sprayed into the nose and has been used safely and effectively for many years. It was initially approved by the FDA in 2003 for use in individuals 5 through 49 years of age, and in 2007, the FDA approved the use of FluMist to include children 2 through 5 years of age. It is the first vaccine to prevent influenza, more commonly known as the flu, that does not need to be administered by a health care provider.
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A convenience for parents, who can now pick up the vaccine from the pharmacy and give it to their kids at home, instead of bringing the kids to the pharmacy or medical office for it?
Apparently doesn’t work at 50+. Wish it did.
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Oh, that’s too bad. I was just thinking how it will make it easier for the elderly.
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Yes, I opened the link thinking “there’s one less trip to the dr or drugstore for Mom”.
I had to take my mom to the drug store for her last few flu shots. Was also thinking “what a great idea for elderly folks”. Oh well.
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