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ALL ABOUT FLUMIST®:
Who It's For

Who can pick their nose

If you are between the ages of 2 and 49, you may be eligible to receive FluMist. Your doctor will decide if FluMist is right for you and your family.
FluMist may not protect everyone who gets it.

Who can't pick their nose

  • People who are allergic to eggs, egg proteins, or other vaccine ingredients
  • Anyone who has had life-threatening reactions to flu vaccines
  • Children or teens taking aspirin or products containing aspirin
  • Children under 2 years of age because there is a chance they may wheeze after getting FluMist.

Who may not be able to pick their nose:

  • People who are currently wheezing
  • Children 2 to 5 years of age with a history of wheezing
  • People who have had Guillain-Barré syndrome
  • People who are in close contact with someone with a severely weakened immune system
  • People with a weakened immune system or those who have problems with their heart, kidneys or lungs, or have diabetes
  • People taking Tamiflu®, Relenza®, amantadine, or rimantadine
  • Pregnant or nursing women
Your doctor will decide if FluMist is right for you.
Consult your healthcare provider to determine if FluMist is right for you.
Please see below for Important Safety Information.
Healthcare Professionals
Important Safety and Eligibility Information

What is FluMist® (Influenza Vaccine Live, Intranasal)?
FluMist is a vaccine that is sprayed into the nose to help protect against influenza. It can be used in children, adolescents, and adults ages 2 through 49. FluMist may not prevent influenza in everyone who gets vaccinated.

Who should not get FluMist?
You should not get FluMist if you: are allergic to eggs, gentamicin, gelatin, or arginine; have ever had a life-threatening reaction to influenza vaccinations; or are 2 through 17 years old and take aspirin or medicines containing aspirin—children or adolescents should not be given aspirin for 4 weeks after getting FluMist unless your healthcare provider tells you otherwise.

Children under 2 years old should not get FluMist because there is a chance they may wheeze (have difficulty with breathing) after getting FluMist.

Who may not be able to get FluMist?
Tell your healthcare provider if you: are currently wheezing; have a history of wheezing if under 5 years old; have had Guillain-Barré syndrome; have a weakened immune system or live with someone who has a severely weakened immune system; have problems with your heart, kidneys, or lungs; have diabetes; are pregnant or nursing; or are taking Tamiflu®, Relenza®, amantadine, or rimantadine.

They will decide if FluMist is right for you.

What are the most common side effects of FluMist?
The most common side effects of FluMist are runny or stuffy nose; sore throat; and fever over 100 degrees F.

Please see the accompanying complete Product Information, including Patient Information [PDF] for more information.