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FluMist for 2-5 year olds

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With flu season right around the corner (and here in some areas already), thought it might be worth noting that the live attenuated influenza vaccine (AKA FluMist-which is given intranasally) can be used in children 2-5 years of age with no asthma diagnosis nor wheezing in the past 12 months, according to recent recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (CDC-ACIP).

This might be a good option for those children not fond of needles and without an asthma or recent wheezing history.

Dr. Jeremy
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Hey Dr J
Maeve just got the flu mist...so much better than the shot
Dr O.
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Man I felt HORRIBLE after receiving Flu Mist! My daughter gets it today in school and I already warned her to go to the nurse if she feels sick or ask daycare to call me(aftercare, I'm home today) if she feels bad. My son(2 with asthma) got the shot yesterday and has shown NO effects. Next year I'm going for the shot instead of the mist.
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