What Is the FluMist Flu Vaccine?

FluMist is a nasal spray flu vaccine that can be used as an alternative to theflu shotin some people.

Studies suggest that the two options offer a similar level of protection from flu.

Because of this, it must not be used by people with compromised immune systems.

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Before Taking

FluMist is an effective vaccine choice for some, but not all.

If FluMist is not recommended, speak to your healthcare provider about which of these is.

FluMist is a fine, dry powder delivered in a syringe-like sprayer.

FluMist is administered by a healthcare professional.

One spray is given into each nostril with a brisk compression of the suppressor.

you’re able to breathe normally during the administration and do not have to sniff.

you might sneeze (or blow your nose) after receiving a dose of FluMist.

There will still be enough of the vaccine in your nostrils to trigger a protective immune defense.

Side effects are common with all drugs and vaccines, and FluMist is no exception.

Most are mild and transient and will usually resolve within a day.

On very rare occasions, severe side effects may occur.

Younger children are at an increased risk of wheezing after receiving FluMist.

Some cases required hospitalization.

Allergic reactions to FluMist, while possible, are extremely rare.

Even so, vaccine-induced anaphylaxis is rare.

FluMist is avoided in children up to the age of 17 who take aspirin.

There is concern that FluMist may trigger a potentially severe condition calledReye’s syndromein children recovering from viral infections.

Aspirin should be avoided for four weeks following vaccination with FluMist in anyone under the age of 18.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Live attenuated influenza vaccine [LAIV] (the nasal spray flu vaccine).

MedImmune.Package insert - FluMist Quadrivalent.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.US Will Transition to Trivalent Flu Vaccines for 2024-2025.