FluMist
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity
FluMist is contraindicated in individuals with a history of hypersensitivity, especially anaphylactic reactions, to eggs, egg proteins, gentamicin, gelatin, or arginine or with life-threatening reactions to previous influenza vaccinations.
Concomitant Pediatric and Adolescent Aspirin Therapy and Reye's Syndrome
FluMist is contraindicated in children and adolescents (2-17 years of age) receiving aspirin therapy or aspirin-containing therapy, because of the association of Reye's syndrome with aspirin and wild-type influenza infection.
Generic Name: Influenza Virus Vaccine
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