What is in the LAIV vaccine?

What is in the LAIV vaccine?

The LAIV contains live but attenuated (weakened) influenza viruses. It is sprayed into the nostrils rather than injected into the muscle. In September 2007, the FDA approved LAIV for use among healthy children and adults from 2 through 49 years of age.

What is vis date on an immunization?

The date the VIS is provided (i.e., the date of the visit when the vaccine is administered). The office address and name and title of the person who administers the vaccine.

How is the LAIV vaccine administered?

LAIV is for intranasal application only. Single application in each nostril of 0.1ml. The individual can breathe normally during vaccine administration and there is no need to actively inhale or sniff. Single dose of 0.2ml of LAIV administered as 0.1ml in each nostril.

Who can receive attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine?

Live, attenuated influenza vaccine (called “LAIV”) is a nasal spray vaccine that may be given to non-pregnant people 2 through 49 years of age. It takes about 2 weeks for protection to develop after vaccination.

Can you get the flu from nasal vaccine?

Can nasal spray flu vaccine give me flu? Flu vaccines do not cause flu illness. The nasal spray flu vaccine contains weakened (attenuated) viruses, so that they will not cause flu illness.

Is the nasal flu vaccine better than the shot?

There are two options: the flu shot and the nasal spray FluMist. Most years, both offer about the same level of protection, but some people are better suited for the shot, while others do better with the spray.

What is the VIS and when must it be given to the patient guardian?

You must provide a current VIS before a vaccine is administered to the patient. A VIS provides information about the disease and the vaccine and must be given to the patient before a vaccine is administered.

Who can get LAIV?

Some people should not get the nasal spray flu vaccine: Children younger than 2 years old. Adults 50 years and older. People with a history of severe allergic reaction to any ingredient of the vaccine or to a previous dose of any flu vaccine.

Can adults get the nasal flu vaccine?

The nasal spray flu vaccine can only be used in healthy, younger adults who are not pregnant. In addition to the previously listed adults who should not receive the flu shot, adults should NOT get the nasal spray influenza vaccine if they: Are pregnant. Are ages 50 or older.

What is the appropriate age range for nasal flu vaccine?

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.