AstraZeneca has taken an exciting step for flu vaccination. So, they now expanded online ordering to include FluMist, enabling customers to have the flu vaccine delivered directly to their front door. This amendment makes it easier for parents to vaccinate their kids—right from home. Today, they can skip an inconvenient trip to a pharmacy and the pain of an injection. The new complementary service will be available beginning this Friday, with eligible customers able to order FluMist conveniently online at www.letsgetchecked.com/flumist.
FluMist, a nasal spray influenza vaccine, has been available since 2003. Until recently, it was only available through a pharmacist or physician’s office. AstraZeneca has recently introduced a Families on First initiative, intended to make visits more accessible and family friendly. This is particularly timely given that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending that everybody six months and older receive a flu vaccine this fall.
Also daunting data during last flu season have made the case for the need of widespread flu vaccination. The CDC has counted 267 pediatric flu deaths. This is the most for a non-pandemic year since the 2009 H1N1 pandemic. That’s what makes it so important that we all get vaccinated so we can protect those who cannot, especially our children.
FluMist can be self-administered by adults age 49 and under. Caregivers can administer it to kids ages two to seventeen. This flexibility makes it possible for more diverse actors to help with vaccinations, especially families on the go who are seeking out convenient options.
FluMist will most likely be covered by all health insurance plans. This indeed makes it a cost-effective option for many families. The estimated shipping cost per four doses is less than $10, helping mitigate any concerns about cost and accessibility.
With the 2025-2026 flu season around the corner, public health officials and families should continue to reinforce the importance of vaccination. Resources for last flu season and future vaccination recommendations The CDC has a wealth of information available on its website, addressing last flu season and future vaccination requirements.
