Side effects of the nasal-spray vaccine FluMist include sore throat, fever, nasal congestion or a runny nose. Less common side effects include a cough, chills, decreased appetite, muscle aches and weakness. Serious side effects can occur in people who are allergic to eggs (or egg proteins), gelatin, gentamicin or arginine. Serious side effects can also occur in teens or children who are receiving aspirin therapy.http://www.flumist.com/Flumist-Side-Effects.aspx
FluMist is a nasal-spray vaccine given to children and adults to help prevention of influenza. FluMist is not given to children under the age of 24 months. People with asthma, Guillain Barre syndrome, heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease or women who are pregnant are advised against having the FluMist vaccination. http://www.flumist.com/Flumist-Side-Effects.aspx
Always consult with your physician or your child's pediatrician and discuss any health issues before authorizing any type of vaccination including a FluMist vaccination. http://www.flumist.com/Flumist-Side-Effects.aspx
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FluMist is a nasal-spay vaccine administered through the nose
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Given to kids and adults between the ages of 2 and 49
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Most common side effects
Runny nose, nasal congestion, sore throat, fever
