How is the Flumist vaccination administered?

How is the Flumist vaccination administered?

• A. Intranasal route
• B. Intramuscular route
• C. Subcutaneous route
• D. Oral route

Answer: (A)

FluMist is administered intranasally, meaning it’s given as a spray into the nostrils rather than by injection. The two-spray dose is delivered one into each nostril to coat the nasal passages and stimulate immunity at the entry site, as well as systemic immunity. This nasal spray approach distinguishes it from injectable flu vaccines that are given intramuscularly or subcutaneously.

FluMist is administered intranasally, meaning it’s given as a spray into the nostrils rather than by injection. The two-spray dose is delivered one into each nostril to coat the nasal passages and stimulate immunity at the entry site, as well as systemic immunity. This nasal spray approach distinguishes it from injectable flu vaccines that are given intramuscularly or subcutaneously.