Flumist is licensed in Canada for use in those years old; however it is only publicly funded free in Ontario for children 2 through 17 year olds. Children less than 9 years of age getting the influenza vaccine for the first time are recommended to have two doses at least 4 weeks apart.
This is the same for any influenza vaccine whether given by needle, or by nasal spray. If a quadrivalent influenza vaccine is not available, then a trivalent influenza vaccine should be used. Influenza viruses are always changing. Flu vaccines are updated every year to protect against the strains of the virus that we expect to see each year. That's why it is important to get vaccinated every year. Studies show that influenza immunization decreases the frequency of physician visits, hospitalization and death in high risk persons.
About two weeks after receiving influenza vaccine your body develops protection against influenza; protection may last up to one year. People who receive the vaccine can still get influenza, but if they do, it is usually milder. The vaccine will not protect against other illnesses that may be mistaken for influenza i. In addition, the following medical conditions are precautions to the use of the nasal spray flu vaccine:. Flu VISs are no longer updated every year.
Flu vaccine effectiveness VE can vary from year to year, among different age and risk groups, by vaccine type, and even by virus type and subtype.
Prior to the flu pandemic, the nasal spray vaccine was found to be effective against different flu viruses. After the pandemic, several U. Since the season, the manufacturer of nasal spray vaccine has used new influenza A H1N1 vaccine virus ingredients in production.
Because of limited use, there have been no effectiveness estimates in the United States since LAIV was recommended again in the influenza season. Data from other countries have demonstrated protection from LAIV to be similar to that of standard-dose, egg-based inactivated flu vaccine in children. Nasal spray flu vaccine is not recommended for use in people with some chronic health conditions because the safety and effectiveness of this vaccine in people with those conditions has not been established.
Pregnant and postpartum people do not need to avoid contact with people who recently got the nasal spray flu vaccine. However, the nasal spray flu vaccine should not be given to people who are pregnant. People who have recently had a baby can get a flu shot or the nasal spray flu vaccine. Breastfeeding is not a contraindication for the nasal spray vaccine.
Breastfeeding people younger than 50 years can get the nasal spray flu vaccine as long as they do not have a contraindication to getting that vaccine. The nasal spray flu vaccine can be given to people with mild illnesses e. However, nasal congestion might limit delivery of the vaccine to the nasal lining, and so delaying vaccination until the nasal congestion is reduced or using an age-appropriate injectable vaccine instead should be considered.
People with moderate or severe illness, with or without fever, should generally wait to be vaccinated until they have recovered. Your health care provider can provide advice about when to get vaccinated if you are feeling ill. Flu vaccines do not cause flu illness. The nasal spray flu vaccine contains weakened attenuated viruses, so that they will not cause flu illness.
Children can catch and spread flu easily. Vaccinating them also protects others who are vulnerable to flu, such as babies and older people. Routine vaccinations for babies, pre-school children and adults are continuing as normal. It's important to go to your appointments unless you, your child or someone you live with has symptoms of COVID If your child has missed any of their other vaccinations, contact their GP surgery to book an appointment.
If your child is aged between 6 months and 2 years and has a long-term health condition that makes them at higher risk from flu, they'll be offered a flu vaccine injection instead of the nasal spray. This is because the nasal spray is not licensed for children under 2 years. The nasal spray vaccine offers the best protection for children aged 2 to 17 years.
They will be offered the flu vaccine injection if the nasal spray vaccine is not suitable for them. If you're not sure, check with the school immunisation team, the nurse or GP at your surgery, or a hospital specialist. The injected flu vaccine is given as a single injection into the muscle of the upper arm, or the thigh for children under 1 year. These are 2 different vaccines and consent needs to be given for each one.
Children with long-term health conditions, such as diabetes or heart problems, are at higher risk from flu. Home-schooled children should be invited for vaccination by the local healthcare team. If you do not hear from them, ask your child's GP where they should go for vaccination.
You can ask the GP surgery to give the vaccine instead of having it at school if you prefer. If your child is not in reception to year 11, ask the GP surgery to give the vaccine. You may be asked to wait until your child is better before having the nasal spray flu vaccine if they have:.
The vaccine is given as a spray squirted up each nostril. It's quick and painless.
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