influenza virus vaccine live - nasal, FluMist (cont.)
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
NOTES: Keep all medical and laboratory appointments.
MISSED DOSE: This vaccine is usually given once for each flu season. If the doctor prescribes a second dose (for a first vaccination in a child aged 2 through 8 years), and the child misses the second dose, contact the doctor to set up a new appointment.
STORAGE: Not applicable. This vaccine is given in a doctor's office or clinic and will not be stored at home.
Last Editorial Review: 9/21/2011
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