Say goodbye to needles! 🙌 Starting next fall, you can give yourself the flu vaccine at home with a simple nasal spray. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just approved AstraZeneca's FluMist for self-administration. 🏠💉
Previously, FluMist has been around since 2003, but only healthcare providers could administer it. Now, ordinary Americans can order it through an online pharmacy after a quick screening. 📲🛒
According to Peter Marks, a top FDA official, \"Today's approval of the first influenza vaccine for self- or caregiver-administration provides a new option for receiving a safe and effective seasonal influenza vaccine potentially with greater convenience, flexibility, and accessibility for individuals and families.\"
Anyone over 18 can give the vaccine to themselves or another person. It's approved for use on people aged 2 to 49. So whether it's for you or your little sibling, you're covered! 👨👩👧👦
Seasonal flu is no joke—it causes around a billion infections globally every year, with up to 650,000 deaths according to the World Health Organization. 😷🌍
Since the 2020-21 season, vaccination rates have dropped by 3.3%, but a recent survey suggests that at-home vaccination options could boost the numbers. 💪🏽
Getting the flu vaccine has never been easier or more convenient. Gear up to fight the flu from the comfort of your home! 🏡💖
Reference(s):
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