Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine Now Available for At-Home Use

Key TakeawaysFluMist nasal spray is the first flu vaccine approved for at-home useThe service, FluMist Home, will be available in 34 states this flu seasonIt’s free with most insurance, with an $8.99 shipping and processing fee.TUESDAY, Aug. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For the first time, people can get their annual flu vaccine without leaving the comfort of home.FluMist, a nasal spray flu vaccine made by AstraZeneca, is now available for at-home use through a service called FluMist Home, the company announced.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first approved FluMist in 2003 for use in doctors’ offices and pharmacies. Last year, the FDA expanded approval, making it the first flu vaccine that can be self-administered, CBS News said.FluMist Home allows customers to order the same nasal spray available at clinics, shipped directly to their homes. It will be offered in 34 states during the 2025-2026 flu season.The cost of FluMist is covered by most commercial insurance, though there is an $8.99 shipping and processing fee, according to the online ordering platform.To order, customers provide personal information, medical history, insurance details and a payment.FluMist is approved for people ages 2 to 49. Caregivers should administer the vaccine to children ages 2 to 17, according to the FDA.The vaccine should not be used in people with severe allergies to its ingredients, eggs or other flu vaccines, according to the company.Full safety information and administration instructions are provided on the product website.FluMist Home will launch in these states for the 2025-26 flu season:AlabamaArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNevadaOhioOregonPennsylvaniaSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWashingtonWisconsinWyomingThe company noted that local pharmacy laws prevent it from being available everywhere.More informationLearn more about how FluMist works.SOURCE: CBS News, Aug. 15, 2025.What This Means For YouPeople may be able to get their flu vaccine at home this season with FluMist..Sign up for our weekly HealthDay newsletter

Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine Now Available for At-Home Use

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