The FDA approved the first flu vaccine that doesn’t require a physician to deliver the dose. Instead, the nasal spray immunization called FluMist can be self-administered or given by a caretaker for those under the age of 18. Infectious disease expert, Dr. John Goldman hopes the development will encourage more people to vaccinate.

People could previously get the nasal spray flu vaccine, called FluMist, from a health care provider, but now they can administer it themselves.

To help increase vaccination rates, the FDA just approved a new flu vaccine that people will be able to give themselves at home. This new option will be available for next year’s flu season. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS anchor Leah McLean sat down with KSTP health expert Dr.

In today's health headlines, nearly one in three Americans have an iron deficiency and what to know about repetitive brain injuries in football players. Plus, a new flu vaccine option you can do at home.

A nasal spray called FluMist has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as an alternative to the traditional injection of the flu vaccine.