Study: Flu vaccine effective whether sprayed or injected

August 18, 2011

So, if you have a young one that hates getting the shot, the spray is a good option.

And another bonus: According to a new federal study, the spray had the broadest immune response. That means it could boost a child's protection against many diverse flu strains.

There is more on this research online from the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

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