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Eloiwyn:
Using Flumist is just fine.  The virus used in the vaccine is rarely transmitted to close contacts of vaccine recipients, and it is very weak, so that even if it did get transmitted it should not cause any illness.  It is specifically approved for use by breastfeeding moms, so there has clearly not been anything so far to make people worry about it being used around newborns.  I do feel compelled to point out though that it is a fairly new vaccine-- exceptionally rare events are sometimes not discovered until a vaccine (or medication) goes into widespread use and is observed in greater numbers.

It is also actually a better vaccine that the injected version-- it has a wider spectrum of protection, takes effect faster, and lasts longer.  Having had to drag my own kids kicking and screaming across the Health Department lobby to get flu shots, I feel the no-needle part alone far outweighs any possible concerns about the live virus!  I let my kids have it again this year, even though my @#$#@! insurance company decided not to cover it and I had to pay out of pocket...

--Eloiwyn

orion:
Thanks again Eloiwyn  :)

I feel better about the Flumist now and I am pleased to hear that it will give my son greater protection than the shot. He is another one we have to watch like a hawk. He's weird in that he can be seriously ill and show no symptoms really. He had walking Pneumonia for a month before we noticed that he had a slight and sporadic cough. I hear you on the insurance. I had to pay for my vaccination as well because the insurance wouldn't cover it. It's not so much that I mind paying a few bucks but I am really surprised that they don't want to provide coverage for preventive care.. seems like they would save a bundle.

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