Or, if you prefer it, you can now order FluMist, the nasal spray influenza vaccine, online. And to make things even easier, it will be delivered right to your doorstep! This new development allows parents to vaccinate their children in the comfort of their own homes, enhancing accessibility during flu season. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine this fall. This recommendation is timely as we are once again approaching flu season.
FluMist has been around since 2003 but you had to go to a pharmacy or health care provider to get it administered. Thanks to this new update, parents can conveniently order FluMist online without the hassle of making an in-person appointment. Those caregivers would be able to administer the vaccine to children between ages 2 and 17. At the same time, adults up to 49 can choose to self-administer it.
This move towards at-home vaccination takes place against a backdrop of serious public health threats. Last year, the flu season took 267 young lives—those who should have been protected from complications brought about by the flu. This sad milestone marks the most deaths for a non-pandemic year since the 2009 H1N1 response. Those experts are stressing the importance of getting vaccinated now to avoid severe illness this coming flu season.
FluMist is expected to be covered by all health insurance plans. That means it’s an affordable option for many families. And the shipping cost for four doses of FluMist is predicted to be less than $10. This provides an affordable option for parents who are ready to get their children vaccinated against influenza.
FluMist makes the vaccination process much easier. This strategy focuses on increasing immunization rates and getting more children the protection they need against the potentially deadly flu. The CDC’s recommendation underscores the critical role of vaccines in safeguarding public health, especially in light of the previous year’s statistics regarding flu-related deaths.
