What is FluMist Quadrivalent? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take FluMist Quadrivalent

• A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. This vaccine is given as a nasal spray.

• Children 2 to 8 years old who have not previously received influenza vaccine will need 2 doses of the vaccine given at least 1 month apart. If your child needs a second dose, make sure he receives it on schedule.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. This vaccine is given as a nasal spray.

• Children 2 to 8 years old who have not previously received influenza vaccine will need 2 doses of the vaccine given at least 1 month apart. If your child needs a second dose, make sure he receives it on schedule.

What to do if you miss a dose of FluMist Quadrivalent

FluMist Quadrivalent contraindications - Who shouldn't take FluMist Quadrivalent?

• This vaccine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to influenza vaccine (a flu shot), or to eggs or egg products.

FluMist Quadrivalent warnings

• Weakness or tingling in your legs, feet, or arms, trouble walking, unusual muscle weakness

• The influenza virus vaccine may not protect everyone who receives it. The vaccine will not treat flu symptoms if you have already been infected with the virus.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have breathing problems (including asthma or wheezing), immune system problems (including cancer or HIV), or a history of Guillain-Barré syndrome. Also tell him if you live with someone who has a weakened immune system.

FluMist Quadrivalent interactions & what to avoid when taking FluMist Quadrivalent

• This vaccine should not be given to children and teenagers 2 to 17 years old who are also taking aspirin. Children and teenagers 2 to 17 years old should not take aspirin for 4 weeks after receiving the vaccine.

• Medicine to treat influenza virus infection (including amantadine, oseltamivir, rimantadine, zanamivir) used within 2 days before or 2 weeks after administration of the influenza virus vaccine may make the vaccine less effective.