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Why Vaccinate?

Vaccination Recommendations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends an annual flu vaccination for every person from 6 months of age and up, including all school-aged children.1,2  The vaccination recommendation for school-aged children means an additional 30 million school-aged children are eligible for vaccination.3

Note: Not all vaccines are recommended for all ages. It’s important to consult a healthcare practitioner who will decide which vaccine is appropriate.

Offer a school-located influenza vaccination clinic

 Want to really Teach Flu a Lesson? Offer a school-located influenza vaccination clinic. Offering these programs can:

  • Provide a convenient way for parents to have their eligible children vaccinated against the flu
  • Reach children who may miss another vaccination opportunity (fewer children go to the doctor between August and April)

"A yearly flu vaccine is the first and most important step in protecting against this serious disease."4  —The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Help Teach Flu a Lesson with FluMist®

FluMist is a vaccine given as a gentle nasal mist used to help prevent the flu. Many have already experienced influenza vaccination in schools. Read their stories for yourself here.

Important Safety and Eligibility Information

What is FluMist® (Influenza Vaccine Live, Intranasal)?

FluMist is a vaccine that is sprayed into the nose to help protect against influenza. It can be used in children, adolescents, and adults ages 2 through 49. FluMist may not prevent influenza in everyone who gets vaccinated.

Who should not get FluMist?

You should not get FluMist if you: are allergic to eggs, gentamicin, gelatin, or arginine; have ever had a life-threatening reaction to influenza vaccinations; or are 2 through 17 years old and take aspirin or medicines containing aspirin–children or adolescents should not be given aspirin for 4 weeks after getting FluMist unless your healthcare provider tells you otherwise.

Children under 2 years old should not get FluMist because there is a chance they may wheeze (have difficulty with breathing) after getting FluMist.

Who may not be able to get FluMist?

Tell your healthcare provider if you: are currently wheezing; have a history of wheezing if under 5 years old; have had Guillain-Barré syndrome; have a weakened immune system or live with someone who has a severely weakened immune system; have problems with your heart, kidneys, or lungs; have diabetes; are pregnant or nursing; or are taking Tamiflu®, Relenza®, amantadine, or rimantadine.

They will decide if FluMist is right for you.

What are the most common side effects of FluMist?

The most common side effects of FluMist are runny or stuffy nose; sore throat; and fever over 100 degrees F.

Please see the accompanying complete Product Information, including Patient Information.

For more information, please visit FluMist.com.