Until now, only injectable vaccines against influenza have been available  They have been used primarily by older adults, who are at risk for complications from influenza  A new vaccine administered in a nasal spray has proven effective in preventing influenza in children
Since children are significantly more likely than adults to contract and spread influenza, making the new vaccine widely available for children will greatly reduce the spread of influenza across the population
Many parents would be more inclined to have their children vaccinated against influenza if the vaccination did not require an injection.