Flumist - Influenza Virus Vaccine Live - Nasal Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Flumist.
• Flumist
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Medicinal Applications

• This medication is a vaccine against influenza virus.
• It is recommended for healthy children and adolescents, 5-17 years of age.
• The manufacturer also recommended this vaccine for healthy adults, 18-49 years of age.

Flumist Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this vaccine with others.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Read Before Using Flumist (precautions)

• This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
• Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have.

Flumist Storage Instructions

• Store in a non-frost-free freezer at 5 degrees F (-15 degrees C).
• Avoid using a frost-free freezer, as the temperature at times may be higher than the appropriate 5 degrees F (-15 degrees C) needed for proper storage of this medication.
• This vaccine may be thawed and stored in a refrigerator between 36 and 46 degrees F (2-8 degrees C) for no more than 24 hours before use.
• Do not refreeze.
• Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur.

Usage Instructions

• If this vaccine is a 5 through 8-year-old child's first vaccination, a second dose is required.
• If a child in this age group has received this vaccine in previous years, only one dose is required.
• Patients age 9 years and older (including adults) should only receive one dose per year.
• This vaccine is stored in the freezer and must be thawed prior to being sprayed into the nose.
• To thaw the product hold the sprayer in the palm of the hand and support the plunger rod with the thumb.
• For an alternative way of thawing the product see Storage.
• With the patient standing upright and head tilted back, remove the rubber tip protector and insert the sprayer into the nostril.
• Depress the plunger.
• This will administer half of the dose into the first nostril.
• Next remove the divider clip from the sprayer and place the tip into the other nostril.
• Depress the plunger to administer the remaining half of the dose.
• Do not inject this medication into a vein, muscle or under the skin.
• This vaccination should be delayed at least 3 days after any current fever or other respiratory illness.
• Vaccination may be given to anyone wishing to reduce the chance of getting the flu.
• For optimal protection, the vaccine must be repeated each year since it may contain different influenza strains from previous years.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• This is usually given as a one time dose.
• If a second dose is required and is missed, take the second dose as soon as you remember.

Possible Side Effects

• Cough, runny nose, sore throat, chills, tiredness, weakness, abdominal pain, ear infection, or diarrhea may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
• Symptoms of an allergic reaction include.