CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — For the first time this flu season, many Americans will be able to administer the flu vaccine at home, by themselves.

FluMist is approved by the Food and Drug Administration, and it can be ordered online. FluMist home can be self-administered by adults under 50, and can be given to children as young as two.

The vaccine nasal spray is now available for home delivery in 34 states, including Texas. It can be ordered online after a brief medical screening questionnaire, which will be reviewed by a licensed healthcare provdier before the vaccine is prescribed.

FluMist is covered by most commercials insurance with a fee of $8.99 for shipping and handling.

This comes after last year's severe flu season — where the Centers for Disease Control estimate that there were up

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