hi Glen: Yeah, the Flu-Mist vaccine was offered as an option to me but it uses a LIVE flu virus whearas the Flu-Shot uses DEAD virus' only. In addition to the high cost of Flu-Mist, I still don't feel comfortable with the idea of being misted (blasted) with a LIVE flu virus. I'll perhaps feel safer about going the Flu-Mist route after it's been around a bit longer and the price drops significantly as well. Till then, I'll continue to endure the needle. Ouch! - Scott