Health Tip: Getting a Nasal Vaccine for Flu

(HealthDay News) -- The influenza (flu) vaccine is available in two forms -- as an injection and in the form of a nasal spray.

The American Academy of Family Physicians says the nasal flu vaccine isn't for everyone, advising that you should talk with a physician before the following people get the nasal vaccine:

  • Children under age 2.
  • Adults aged 50 and older.
  • Anyone who has a chronic health problem or compromised immune system.
  • Anyone who takes long-term aspirin therapy.
  • Anyone who has lung, heart or kidney disease, or is diabetic.
  • Anyone who has Guillain-Barré syndrome.
  • Women who are pregnant.
  • Anyone with an egg allergy or who has had a previous allergic reaction to a flu vaccine.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Advice In Teen TikTok Beauty Videos Can Lead To Skin Damage

    How to Treat Spring Allergies: A Graduated Approach

    Wildfire Smoke Alters Immune System, Study Says

    UV Light Effective Against Indoor Allergens, Study Says

    Wildfire Smoke Is Choking America's Cities -- Is Yours on the List?

    Radon Exposure Linked to Increased Asthma Symptoms in Children

    Antibiotics Might Increase Risk of Childhood Asthma, Allergies

    Time Of Day, Year Matters For Asthma Testing

    “Chameleon” Immune Cells Linked To Severe Asthma

    Ozone Pollution Increases Risk Of Childhood Asthma

    CDC Reports Potentially Troublesome Mutations in Bird Flu Found in Louisiana Patient

    COVID-19 Remains Major Health Threat in U.S.

    Americans Still Consider COVID Major Public Health Threat

    Severe Flu Season Raises Concerns About Brain Complications in Kids

    Severe Infections Double Risk of Heart Failure