Information for Healthcare Professionals
Dosing
FluMist should be administered according to the following schedule1:
| Age Group |
Vaccination Status |
Dosage Schedule |
| Children age 2 years through 8 years |
Not previously vaccinated with influenza vaccine |
2 doses (0.2 mL* each, at least 1 month apart) for initial season |
| Children age 2 years through 8 years |
Previously vaccinated with influenza vaccine |
1 dose (0.2 mL*) per season |
| Children, adolescents, and adults age 9 through 49 years |
Not applicable |
1 dose (0.2 mL*) per season |
*Administer as 0.1 mL per nostril.
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