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Is the flu nasal spray just as good as the flu shot? i am afraid of needles. can i get the nasal spray instead and is it as effective?
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Yes: Good enough if the primary drug is good. This year the protection is only 9%.
Answered 3/5/2013
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Not in 2017: The effectiveness of the nasal mist is so bad for 2017 that many clinics & physicians will not even stock it. The injection is not perfect but has better effectiveness for 2017. The nasal mist also relies on causing a mild inflammation in your lungs to enter your blood & start working. This is why it is avoided in small kids, the elderly and anyone with asthma.
Answered 12/31/2017
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