Recommended for ages 6 months and older
- This is an inactivated vaccine that cannot cause the flu
- Side effects include redness and soreness at the site, low grade fever, and aches. Symptoms can last 1 to 2 days
Nasal Mist
- Recommended for healthy people age 2 to 49 years
- This is made from weakened viruses and cannot cause the flu
- Side effects include runny nose, mild wheezing, and occasionally headache, vomiting, and muscle aches
- Children with asthma should not receive the nasal mist vaccine
High risk patients include:
- All children 6 months to 59 months (under 5 years)
- Children with chronic medical conditions including: asthma, diabetes, neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions, heart disease, kidney disorders, liver disorders, metabolic disorders, chronic lung disease, and blood disorders
- Household contacts of high risk children (including caregivers of children less than 6 months)
Children who should not be vaccinated:
- Children with moderate to severe illness with fever
- Children allergic to eggs
For more information, please visit the CDC website:
Seasonal Flu
H1N1 Influenza
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