Today is the equinox, so the nights will be longer than the days for a while. With the arrival of fall and the transition of the seasons flu cases will also increase. Everyone who does not want to get the flu in the winter will go en masse to the pharmacy to get vaccinated. A new vaccine could eliminate the need for pharmacies and healthcare institutions to protect themselves against the flu.

in the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved by FluMist The so-called vaccine can be used to take precautions against influenza. This vaccine will belong to the nasal vaccine group. In other words, there is no need to use a needle to administer this vaccine; it is administered through the nose. A prescription is required for the use of the vaccine and the vaccine will be available next year.

Price range has been announced

According to the news, the price of the vaccine per dose $35-45 between (1.195TL-1.537TL). On the other hand, this price is for the US, and the cost of medicine and healthcare in the US is quite high. So if the vaccine comes to Turkey, the price may be lower.

in the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention According to the evaluation carried out by the organization, the new vaccine is as effective as classic injections. Although a similar vaccine has been used by health professionals for almost twenty years, this is the first time it has been made available to the public.

Director of the FDA Vaccine Center Dr. Peter MarksHe said that with the approved vaccine, people or their caregivers have a new and flexible alternative to the flu vaccine. According to the World Health Organization, seasonal flu occurs every year Deaths between 290 thousand and 650 thousand It happens.