Vaccination

The flu vaccine administered via nasal spray is a needle-free alternative for children and young people. It contains attenuated influenza viruses and is administered directly via the nasal mucosa, where it triggers a local immune response in the respiratory tract. As part of the public vaccination programme, it is available free of charge for children in Austria from their paediatrician. Read all about how it works, its protective effect, possible side effects and the benefits of the nasal spray vaccine against seasonal flu here.