flumist is a live intranasal vaccine for the flu. it is recommended for healthy individuals 2-49 years of age. flumist is a nice option for children as it avoids giving a shot but instead delivers the vaccine in a nasal spray format. a child can still receive flumist if she has a mild illness such as a cold. if the child has a moderate or severe illness where she really should be in the hospital then we would wait to give the vaccine until she feels better. it is so important for children 6 months of age and older to get a flu shot each year.
if an 8-year-old has a cold can she get the flumist vaccine?