Asthma, and Immunology says the vaccine has such a low amount of egg protein that it's unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. If you have a severe egg allergy, talk to your doctor or pharmacist first. There are flu vaccines that have no egg protein....
When it comes to effectiveness, Piedra said FluMist works as well as the inactivated vaccine for the age range it is intended for. However, the spray isn't for immunodeficient or immunocompromised people. Also, the spray could cause wheezing after administration in children under 5 with a hist...
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