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Safety & Tolerability Data in Adults

Summary of Solicited Adverse Events in Healthy Adults Aged 18 Years to 49 Years1

Events FluMist
(n=2,458)
%
Placebo
(n=1,290)
%
Runny nose 44 27
Headache 40 38
Sore throat 28 17
Tiredness/weakness 26 22
Muscle aches 17 15
Cough 14 11
Chills 9 6

Summary of solicited events reported within 7 days of either vaccine or placebo administration in healthy adults 18 through 49 years of age.

All solicited events were transient.

See also Safety & Tolerability Data in Children

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