The flu caused at least 35 million illnesses, 400,000 hospitalizations and 25,000 deaths in the 2023-24 season, according to estimates from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

On September 20, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first influenza (flu) vaccine for at‑home use. The vaccine, FluMist, ...

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized at-home use of FluMist, opening the door for needle-shy people to have easy access to a nasal spray vaccine that is potentially lifesaving.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved FluMist — the nasal spray flu vaccine — for home use by a patient or adult caregiver. Dr. Nicole Saphier and Dr. Marc Siegel weigh in.

The exact efficacy varies by year, but data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that for all flu vaccines (meaning nasal and the shot) the 2023-2024 flu vaccine was 42% ...

You may have one (or two, or three) of the overlapping symptoms of RSV, flu, COVID and strep. We asked a doctor to run through some of the most common symptoms and treatments for each virus and ...

After doctor’s office visits for flu dipped early this year, they jumped past the previous season peak at the end of last month, with a 30% test positivity rate — and there are still months to go.

FluMist Home, like the original version administered in medical offices and pharmacies, is for adults under age 50 and kids 2 years old and up. Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine FluMist Gets FDA Approval ...

Some natural remedies may help relieve symptoms of the flu. Find out what the research says and which ones are suitable for children and pregnant people. Health Conditions ...

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