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Nasal spray: The nasal spray flu vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine, or LAIV. Unlike the flu shot, it is made from live, but weakened, influenza viruses. However, you cannot get the flu from the nasal spray vaccine. Healthy, non-pregnant people ages 2 to 49 may receive the nasal spray.
- Is the nasal flu vaccine better than the shot?
- Is the FluMist the same as the flu shot?
- Why is the nasal flu vaccine not recommended?
- How effective is the nasal spray flu vaccine?
- Is FluMist as effective as the flu shot 2020?
- Is the flu vaccine a live culture?
- Why was flumist discontinued?
- Does the nasal flu vaccine make you sick?
- Is the nasal flu vaccine a live virus?
- Is there a nasal flu vaccine this year 2020?
- How long does the side effects of the nasal flu vaccine last?
- Can adults have the nasal flu vaccine?
Is the nasal flu vaccine better than the shot?
The AAP looked at the data and recommends children receive the injectable form of the vaccine because it has proven to be more effective. But the organization says even the FluMist is more effective against the flu than providing no vaccine at all.
Is the FluMist the same as the flu shot?
FluMist is a live vaccine. This means that FluMist has live flu viruses in it that have been weakened so that they shouldn't infect you with the flu. In comparison, flu shots are inactive vaccines that don't have live viruses in them.
Why is the nasal flu vaccine not recommended?
This represents a reversal of the AAP's position during the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 flu seasons, when it recommended against use of the nasal spray vaccine due to its “poor effectiveness” in fighting the H1N1 flu strains.
How effective is the nasal spray flu vaccine?
Each year, the vaccine is anywhere from 40% to 60% effective, health experts say. The nasal spray flu vaccine was found to be an effective vaccination option before 2009, when the H1N1, or swine flu, outbreak occurred.
Is FluMist as effective as the flu shot 2020?
Several studies have shown that FluMist may actually work better than a flu shot. One that compared the two concluded that "live attenuated influenza vaccine was a safe and more effective alternative to inactivated vaccine."
Is the flu vaccine a live culture?
Most people who ask about flu shot ingredients are typically think it's a live virus, includes mercury, or could cause an allergic reaction. Flu vaccines contain either an inactivated virus--meaning it's not infectious--or a particle that tricks your immune system into thinking it's a flu virus. So, no live virus.
Why was flumist discontinued?
However, it reversed the decision in 2015 because of disappointing performance against the 2009 H1N1 strain, a puzzling development given that scientists in other countries where FluMist is used didn't seem to find the same gap in protection.
Does the nasal flu vaccine make you sick?
The nasal flu vaccine can't cause flu in children with a healthy immune system. The most common side-effects are a blocked or runny nose, headache, reduced appetite or feeling a bit poorly. These get better in a couple of days.
Is the nasal flu vaccine a live virus?
Key vaccine facts
The flu vaccine for children is a nasal spray (sprayed into the nose), not an injection. The live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) contains live forms of flu virus which have been weakened (attenuated). These stimulate the immune system but do not cause disease in healthy people.
Is there a nasal flu vaccine this year 2020?
All nasal spray influenza (flu) vaccines for the 2020-2021 season are quadrivalent, meaning they will be made using four flu viruses: an influenza A(H1N1) virus, an influenza A(H3N2) virus and two influenza B viruses. Learn more about the vaccine composition of the 2020-2021 flu season vaccines.
How long does the side effects of the nasal flu vaccine last?
Some people experience soreness or swelling at the site of the flu shot injection. And some have mild side effects like a headache, cough, body aches, or fever. These usually clear up in about one to two days.
Can adults have the nasal flu vaccine?
The nasal spray flu vaccine can only be used in healthy, younger adults who are not pregnant. In addition to the previously listed adults who should not receive the flu shot, adults should NOT get the nasal spray influenza vaccine if they: Are pregnant. Are ages 50 or older.
