Hate shots? FluMist, a new alternative vaccine for the influenza viruses that send millions of
Americans back to bed every winter, is administered as a nasal spray. Approved by the FDA in June
for healthy people ages 5 through 49, it triggers a buildup of antibodies in the upper respiratory
tract—flu's favorite point of entry. The catch: FluMist costs three to four times as much as
the shot, and most health-insurance companies won't cover it.
Availability: Now,
about $50 a dose To Learn More:flumist.com
