There’s one less excuse to skip the flu shot this season.
Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca is out with a new version of the flu vaccine, and it makes getting vaccinated easier than ever. The drug can be administered at home, giving you one less reason to trek to the doctor’s office. And even better for the needle-averse: You don’t need a jab to get it – the vaccine comes in nasal spray form.
The drug, which was approved by the FDA last fall, is available now and can be ordered online. While it will cost $70 out of pocket, AstraZeneca says that anyone with insurance coverage will only need to pay $8.99 for shipping. FluMist Home ships in a special cooling container and does need to be stored in a cool environment, so if you order it pop it in your fridge until you plan to administer the