During Flumist intranasal administration, where should the sprayer tip be placed first?

During Flumist intranasal administration, where should the sprayer tip be placed first?

• A. Inside the nostril
• B. Inside the ear
• C. On the lips
• D. Just inside the nostril

Answer: (D)

Placing the sprayer tip just inside the nostril ensures the spray goes into the nasal cavity to reach the mucosal surfaces where the vaccine can work best. This position avoids going too deep, which can cause discomfort or spray misdirection, and it prevents spraying onto the lips or into the ear. The spray should be directed toward the outer wall of the nostril and delivered as instructed, one spray per nostril, while the person breathes normally.

Placing the sprayer tip just inside the nostril ensures the spray goes into the nasal cavity to reach the mucosal surfaces where the vaccine can work best. This position avoids going too deep, which can cause discomfort or spray misdirection, and it prevents spraying onto the lips or into the ear. The spray should be directed toward the outer wall of the nostril and delivered as instructed, one spray per nostril, while the person breathes normally.