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The seasonal flu shot is thought to be 70 - 90 % effective in prevention of the flu strains for which it is being given in otherwise healthy adults. It is slightly less effective for the very young or very old due to the immaturity of the young immune systems or the loss of function of some immune responses in the infirm or elderly. The variation for healthy adults is caused by how well (or not) the strain chosen to make the vaccine is matched to the actual strain of that flu that is in current circulation. The match between the flu vaccine and Swine Flu H1N1/09 is a very good match and it is projected to be over 90% effective, for example.
See the CDC Q&A on the subject in the related links section below.
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∙ 12y agoIt is very effective and even more so than a flu shot since it causes a stronger immune response due to its being made from a live attenuated (weakened) flu virus instead of an inactivated "dead" virus like the vaccine intended for injections. However, due to its more potent effect, it can only be used by healthy people aged 2 - 49.
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Can you get H1N1 shot and flu mist together?
You can take the H1N1/09 swine flu shot and a nasal mist for the seasonal flu at the same time.There would be no reason to take the swine flu shot at the same time as the swine flu nasal mist since both do the same thing, so that should not be done.You can take a swine flu nasal mist at the same time as a seasonal flu shot.You can NOT take a nasal flu mist for swine flu at the same time as you take a nasal flu mist for seasonal flu. They can render each other ineffective.You can take a nasal flu mist for swine flu with any other nasal flu mist vaccine EXCEPT the one for seasonal flu.The 2009 H1N1 flu shot (inactivated 2009 H1N1 vaccine) can be given at the same visit as any other vaccine, including pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine.Update 2010: There is no reason to get the H1N1 vaccine or flu mist up your nose this year as there is no pandemic or outbreaks. The US govt has included the H1N1 in every flu shot on top of the regular vaccines for flu which is not necessary and could harm you health permanently with the addition of squalene. Pregnant mothers have lost their babies in thousands of miscarriages, and people have died after the flu shot was given last year. The flu mist will give you live viruses in your nose and when you go home you will be breathing out the viruses to spread to the rest of your family. Take vitamin C instead, and chicken soup -you will live longer.
Is it safe for your child to get the H1N1 vaccine between his 1st and 2nd dose of the seasonal flu vaccine?
Yes, if they are getting both vaccines by injections. That timing of the two kinds of vaccinations (seasonal flu shot and swine flu shot) is not a problem, in fact they could be given at the same time. This is not true for the nasal mist vaccinations, however.You can NOT take a nasal flu mist for swine flu at the same time as you take a nasal flu mist for seasonal flu. They can render each other ineffective. Ask a health care professional how long you should wait between these two kinds of nasal mist vaccinations.You can take a nasal flu mist for swine flu with any other nasal flu mist vaccine EXCEPT the one for seasonal flu.The 2009 H1N1 flu shot (inactivated 2009 H1N1 vaccine) can be given at the same visit as any other vaccine, including pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine.You can take a swine flu nasal mist at the same time as a seasonal flu shot.You can take the H1N1/09 swine flu shot and a nasal mist for the seasonal flu at the same time.There would be no reason to take the swine flu shot at the same time as the swine flu nasal mist since both do the same thing, so that should not be done.
If you have the flu what would be best without the flu shots?
I'd take a flu mist. The one when it is sprayed up your nose. A lot of people get sick from flu shots.
Is vomiting a side effect of Flu Mist?
Yes. It says so on the CDC website. http://www.cdc.gov/FLU/about/qa/nasalspray.htm
How far do doctors stick the qtip in your nose when they check for the flu?
The intranasal flu mist vaccines come in a special spray apparatus that is used to administer the mist into the nose. It goes into the nose about an inch (or less in small children), since the mist sprayer distributes the vaccine into the nostrils. It does not go into the sinuses, just the nostrils.
Advantages of having the flu jab?
The flu vaccination should protect you from getting the flu. The flu vaccine is usually 70% effective.
Does the Flu Nasal Spray Flu mist hurt?
No. The mist vaccine isn't supposed to hurt, and it didn't hurt when I got it. However, it will catch you off guard, even when they tell you they are about to spray it. It took my breath away when it went in, and it feels funky. There definitely was no pain, though.
Is the Swine Flu shot really a shot?
They don't shoot you, and it isn't a 'shot' of a drink, it's a needle in the arm. In the 2009-2010 flu season there was a mist as well as a shot for the vaccination for swine flu. In the 2010-2011 flu season the vaccine for swine flu protection is included in the one vaccination for the seasonal flu.
Is the regular flu shot available now?
Yes, the "seasonal" flu shot (and mist) is available and has been for some time, actually. If you'd like up-to-date info on the flu, including H1N1, visit flu.gov.
What are two methods used to administer the H1N1 swine flu vaccination?
Through the nose as a mist or spray and a shot in the arm.
Is the flu mist discontinued?
no the flumist is still available but should only be taken by health ppl age 2-49
What if your son hated the swine flu shot Can he get the mist for hs booster?
he does not need a booster...they have found that one shot works
