Other flu shot options are: Intradermal shots.These use a much smaller needle. It only goes into the top layer of your skin instead of down into the muscle. It may be a good choice for someone who doesn't like needles but shouldn't get the spray. It's available for those between the...
Spray vaccine is more effective than flu shotNeergaard, Lauran
"This study now establishes that the flu shot is more effective than the nasal spray vaccines in healthy adults in preventing seasonal influenza," Monto said. The differences in protection were demonstrated for the A (H3N2) viruses, the seasonal strains which cause the most severe disease. Both ...
The flu shot and nasal spray can cause different types of side effects. Flu shot side effects may include: Low fever Muscle aches Soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given The nasal spray flu vaccine for adults may cause: ...
There are currently four forms of the flu vaccine. The first is a spray known as FluMist that is administered into your nasal passage. The other three options are done via needle injection. Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowOne shot, called Flublok, will provide immunization using the prot...
The CDC recommends that people who are pregnant receive a flu shot. The flu shot is both safe and recommended to protect you and your baby from the virus. Don’t however, get the nasal spray vaccine, which is not recommended for pregnant women. If you’re concerned about getting the flu...
My thought was that maybe i would do the nasal spray but now I find out that health care workers should not get that d/t working with pts with weakened immune systems. Any suggestions? I obviously need my job and all health care seems to be turning this way so it wouldnt help to ...
Side Effects of the Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine When it comes to flu vaccines, shots aren't the only option. Some people receive the live attenuated flu vaccine (nasal spray) instead of the shot. A lifesaver for those who hate needles, this vaccine is only given to those over 2 years old ...
Nasal spray: runny nose, low-grade fever, vomiting, headache, wheezing, cough, and sore throat Intradermal shot: redness, swelling, pain, headache, muscle aches, fatigue The flu shot (vaccine) is made from killed virus particles so a person cannot get the flu from a flu shot. However, th...
There are actually two kinds of vaccines: One is given as a shot (an injection) and one is given as a nasal spray. The shot contains deadinfluenzaviruses -- up to four different strains. The nasal spray is made with live viruses that have been weakened. Neither vaccine causes flu illness...