Get protected with the nasal spray flu vaccine
If you want your children to get the flu vaccine without having it administered with a needle, a gentle solution is available: the intranasal flu vaccine.The intranasal flu vaccine is given via a nasal spray, one squirt in each nostril. It is a quick and painless way to protect your child against the flu. The vaccine must be administered once every fall.
Who can receive the intranasal flu vaccine?
People aged 2 to 59 can receive the intranasal flu vaccine. However, it should not be administered to persons who have severe asthma, to children aged 2 to 17 who are taking aspirin, to people who are immunocompromised, to pregnant women or to people who are allergic to a componant of the vaccine.What are the possible side effects?
The nasal spray flu vaccine causes very few side effects:
- Runny nose (most frequent)
- Fever
- Headache
- Fatigue or discomfort
If you have any questions on the flu and vaccines, talk to your pharmacist today. In many provinces, your pharmacist can even administer the vaccine at the pharmacy.
The pharmacy services presented in this section are offered by pharmacist owners who are affiliated with Uniprix. The pharmacists are solely responsible for the professional activities carried out during the practice of pharmacy. These services are offered in participating pharmacies only. Certain fees and conditions may apply.
* The information contained herein is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide complete information on the subject matter or to replace the advice of a health professional. This information does not constitute medical consultation, diagnosis or opinion and should not be interpreted as such. Please consult your health care provider if you have any questions about your health, medications or treatment.