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(CBS) There is a new, needle-free vaccine available to help fight the flu this winter. The new nasal spray flu vaccine, called flu-mist, is the result of four decades of research. Medical correspondent Dr. Emily Senay explains on The Early Show the hope is that it will encourage more people to get vaccinated for the flu. This nasal spray is recommended for people ages 5 to 49. Senay says if you're afraid of needles, this may be the way to go — especially for kids who tend to kick and scream when needles come their way. And parents are much more likely to vaccinate their children if it's just a little spray in their nose. Senay warns that because the flu-mist is made with a live virus, it is not recommended for those considered at high risk for complications from the flu. Anyone who wants to avoid the flu, should get a vaccination, but Senay says they're specifically recommended for people over 50 and people at high risk from complications, which are exactly the groups that the flu-mist is not approved for...
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