The vaccine FluMist, manufactured by MedImmune, which was acquired by AstraZeneca in 2007, was first approved by the FDA in 2003 for individuals between five and 49 years of age. Its approval has since been expanded to include children as young as two years old.

First Influenza Vaccine That Does Not Need to be Administered by a Health Care Provider

Through a third-party pharmacy, people interested in the self or caregiver option will complete a screening and eligibility assessment when they order the vaccine.

The days of waiting for a flu shot at your doctor's office or local pharmacy may be over: The U.S. Food and Drug Admi

"For those interested in self or caregiver administration, the vaccine manufacturer plans to make the vaccine available through a third-party online pharmacy," the FDA said. "Those who choose this option will complete a screening and eligibility assessment when they order FluMist.

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first at-home flu vaccine, a nasal spray that consumers with a prescription will be able to order online starting next year. Health experts say the convenience of the spray — FluMist — could lead to increased flu vaccination rates.

The Food and Drug Administration announced on Friday an approval of a new self- and caregiver-administered nose spray against the flu.

The nasal spray option could encourage more people who have fears of doctors or needles to inoculate themselves against the flu.