FluMist is back - so what does that mean for you? (2024)

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FluMist is back - so what does that mean for you? (2024)

FAQs

What is the benefit of FluMist? ›

FluMist contains a live influenza vaccine. This means it contains a weakened form of the flu virus, which stimulates a strong response from your immune system. FluMist may also be called FluMist Quadrivalent because it helps protect you against four different strains (types) of the flu virus.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of FluMist? ›

PROs: Does not involve an injection. In addition, the CDC reports that the FluMist might actually provide better protection than the traditional shots for children ages 2-8. CONs: Possible side effects include: slightly stronger flu-like symptoms than the shot, such as runny nose, headache, sore throat or cough.

Why was the FluMist vaccine discontinued? ›

Why isn't the FluMist available anymore this flu season? Studies conducted by the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that the Flu Nasal Spray Vaccine-LAIV (FluMist) was ineffective in fighting against the flu virus for all age groups.

Is the FluMist as good as the shot? ›

There are two options: the flu shot and the nasal spray FluMist. Most years, both offer about the same level of protection, but some people are better suited for the shot, while others do better with the spray. Recommendations on how to get the flu vaccine can change from year to year.

What is one of the major disadvantages of the live oral flu vaccine FluMist? ›

Disadvantages of Live, Attenuated Vaccines

The major disadvantage of attenuated vaccines is that secondary mutations can lead to reversion to virulence and can thus cause disease. There is another possibility of interference by related viruses, as is suspected in the case of oral polio vaccine in developing countries.

Who should not get FluMist? ›

Some people should not get the nasal spray flu vaccine: Children younger than 2 years old. Adults 50 years and older. People with a history of severe allergic reaction to any ingredient of the vaccine or to a previous dose of any flu vaccine.

What is the side effect of FluMist? ›

Common FluMist side effects include runny or stuffy nose, fever, and sore throat. These are most likely to happen within 1 to 2 days after receiving the vaccine. Most side effects caused by FluMist can be managed at home. In very rare cases, the vaccine can cause serious side effects.

What are the reviews on FluMist? ›

FluMist has an average rating of 3.1 out of 10 from a total of 15 reviews on Drugs.com. 14% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 71% reported a negative experience.

How safe is the flu nasal spray? ›

NHS Choices says the nasal spray is safer and more effective than the injected vaccine and has only minor side-effects such as a runny nose, fever, muscle ache and headache. Worse side-effects, such as seizures, have only rarely been reported.

Is FluMist safer than shot? ›

Both the flu shot and FluMist offer good protection against the flu. However, some children are not eligible for the nasal spray, particularly those under age 2. and its effectiveness compared with the traditional shot varies from year to year.

Is FluMist off the market? ›

Vaccine Education Center

Offit addresses why FluMist® was taken off the market in 2016 and the changes that were made to make it more effective, so that it could be used again beginning 2018.

Is FluMist still on the market? ›

FLUMIST® QUADRIVALENT (Influenza Vaccine Live, Intranasal) Vaccine Now Available in the US for 2022-2023 Flu Season.

How effective is FluMist versus flu shot? ›

After combining data from all flu seasons, the researchers found that vaccine effectiveness against any type of flu virus was 51% for the inactivated flu shot vs. 26% for the nasal spray.

Is FluMist FDA approved? ›

FluMist Quadrivalent is approved for use in persons 2 through 49 years of age. FOR INTRANASAL ADMINISTRATION BY A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.

What is the preferred flu vaccine? ›

Quadrivalent Inactivated Influenza Vaccines (IIV4)

The most commonly administered flu vaccine is a quadrivalent vaccine, which provides protection against the four strains of influenza most likely to be circulating each season.

Does the flu vaccine have long term side effects? ›

However, there are some medically accepted side effects of the flu shot. These include serious disease processes such as Guillain Barre Syndrome, or GBS. Other recognized side effects include permanent shoulder injuries related to the administration of the vaccine.

Can FluMist cause a cough? ›

In studies of people between the ages of 5 and 49, side effects were generally mild and temporary. Runny nose was the most common. Other common side effects included various cold-like symptoms, such as headache, cough, sore throat, tiredness/weakness, irritability, and muscle aches.

What is the bad side of flu shot? ›

What are the side effects that could occur? Common side effects from a flu shot include soreness, redness, and/or swelling where the shot was given, headache (low grade), fever, nausea, muscle aches, and fatigue. The flu shot, like other injections, can occasionally cause fainting.

Can flu nasal spray make you sick? ›

Common side effects of the flu nasal spray vaccine

temperature. headache. feeling slightly unwell. aching muscles.

Does FluMist make you sick? ›

Kids might get a runny nose, headache, wheezing, vomiting, muscle aches, and a fever. Adults could have a runny nose, headache, sore throat, and cough. But grownups don't usually have a fever. Just like the shot, the spray will not cause the flu.

Can FluMist be given in one nostril? ›

One spray in each nostril—no sniff required

Dispose of sprayer per standard procedures for medical waste (eg, sharps container or biohazard container).

How long does it take for flu nasal spray side effects to go away? ›

These symptoms usually go away after a couple of days and you don't need to do anything about them. Some children who have a flu vaccine may also have a slightly raised temperature or experience shivering or feeling tired. Less common side effects include a nosebleed after the nasal spray.

Is FluMist recommended this year? ›

The nasal spray flu vaccine, FluMist®, is recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) as a vaccine option in 2022-23 for healthy, non-pregnant persons aged 2 through 49 years.

Is FluMist a live vaccine? ›

FLUMIST QUADRIVALENT is a live attenuated vaccine. Other routinely administered live attenuated vaccines include those for MMR, varicella, and rotavirus.

Does nasal spray help with viruses? ›

Considering the problems with injectable vaccines and highest SARS-CoV-2 viral loads in the oral cavity, nasal or oral sprays provide a promising alternative to reduce infectious viral load transmission [13].

Why did FluMist fail? ›

The CDC says it doesn't know what caused FluMist to fail. It's been available since 2003 and, unlike a typical flu shot, uses live (but weakened) strains of the virus. Studies, though, have shown that the nasal spray has not worked well against common flu strains over the past three seasons.

Can adults take FluMist? ›

FluMist can help protect appropriate children and adults 2-49 years of age.

What is the FluMist vaccine called? ›

Live attenuated influenza vaccine
Vaccine description
Trade namesFluMist Quadrivalent, Fluenz Tetra
AHFS/Drugs.comMonograph
License dataEU EMA: by INN US DailyMed: FluMist
Routes of administrationIntranasal
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What ingredient is in FluMist? ›

Medicinal ingredients: Influenza vaccine (live, attenuated). Non-medicinal ingredients: Arginine hydrochloride, dibasic potassium phosphate, gelatin hydrolysate (porcine Type A), gentamicin (a trace residual), monobasic potassium phosphate, monosodium glutamate, ovalbumin (a trace residual) and sucrose.

When did FluMist come out? ›

MedImmune, Inc. purchased Aviron in 2002, and the FDA approved FluMist in June of 2003. FluMist was first made available in September 2003. Originally the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved FluMist only for healthy people ages 5 to 49 because of initial concerns over possible side effects.

What are the 3 types of flu vaccines? ›

There are 3 recommended vaccines:
  • Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent vaccine.
  • Flublok Quadrivalent recombinant flu vaccine.
  • Fluad Quadrivalent adjuvanted flu vaccine.
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Should I get a senior flu shot or regular? ›

For people 65 years and older, there are three flu vaccines that are preferentially recommended over other flu vaccines: Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent inactivated flu vaccine, FluBlok Quadrivalent recombinant flu vaccine, and Fluad Quadrivalent adjuvanted inactivated flu vaccine.

What months are flu season? ›

Most of the time flu activity peaks between December and February, although significant activity can last as late as May. Since the start of the COVID pandemic, the timing and duration of flu activity has been less predictable.

Is FluMist better than flu shot? ›

Both the flu shot and FluMist offer good protection against the flu. However, some children are not eligible for the nasal spray, particularly those under age 2. and its effectiveness compared with the traditional shot varies from year to year.

What are the risks of FluMist? ›

Common FluMist side effects include runny or stuffy nose, fever, and sore throat. These are most likely to happen within 1 to 2 days after receiving the vaccine. Most side effects caused by FluMist can be managed at home. In very rare cases, the vaccine can cause serious side effects.

What is FluMist vaccine used for? ›

FluMist® Quadrivalent is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for the prevention of influenza disease caused by influenza A subtype viruses and type B viruses contained in the vaccine [see Description (11)]. FluMist Quadrivalent is approved for use in persons 2 through 49 years of age.

What is the strongest flu shot called? ›

Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent contains four times the antigen, the part of the vaccine that helps your body build up protection against flu viruses, than Fluzone Quadrivalent and other standard-dose inactivated flu vaccines.

Can I get FluMist if I have a cold? ›

As with the flu shot, people who have a mild illness can receive the nasal spray vaccine. However, people with moderate to severe illnesses may need to wait until they've recovered.

How long after flu nasal spray side effects last? ›

These symptoms usually go away after a couple of days and you don't need to do anything about them. Some children who have a flu vaccine may also have a slightly raised temperature or experience shivering or feeling tired. Less common side effects include a nosebleed after the nasal spray.

Can you feel sick after flu nasal spray? ›

Side effects of the nasal spray flu vaccine are mild and do not last long. They include: a runny or blocked nose. a headache.

Is the flu nasal spray safe? ›

The children's flu vaccine is safe and effective. It's offered every year as a nasal spray to children to help protect them against flu. Flu is caused by a virus.

Is there a nasal spray that prevents COVID? ›

A nitric oxide nasal spray (NONS) manufactured by SaNOtize was found to reduce COVID-19 viral loads to significant levels in patients [56, 57].

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