This is only a PARTIAL list of possible side effects You should not get FluMist if you are allergic to eggs, gentamicin, gelatin, or arginine; or have ever had a life-threatening reaction to influenza vaccinations. Children or teens should not take aspirin for 4 weeks after getting FluMist. FluMist may interact with steroids, medications to treat psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, or other autoimmune disorders, or medications to treat autoimmune disorders. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you take and other vaccines you have recently received. FluMist is not recommended for pregnant women. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding. Keep track of any and all side effects you have after receiving this vaccine. If you ever need to receive another nasal influenza virus vaccine in the future, you will need to tell the doctor if the first vaccine caused any side effects. Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: severe weakness or unusual feeling in your arms and legs (may occur 2 to 4 weeks after you receive the vaccine); or high fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms. Less serious side effects include: low fever, chills; runny or stuffy nose; sore throat, cough; headache; feeling tired or irritable; vomiting; or muscle pain. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.
Posted on: Sat, 13 Sep 2014 20:05:18 +0000
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