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WHO SHOULD GET THE 2009 H1N1 – LAIV (NASAL SPRAY)
LAIV is approved for people from 2 through 49 years of age who are not pregnant and do not have certain health conditions.

  • Are from 2 through 24 years of age,
  • Are from 25 through 49 years of age and
  • Live with or care for infants younger than 6 months of age, or
  • Are health care or emergency medical personnel.
    As more vaccine becomes available, other healthy 25 through 49 year olds should also be vaccinated.

    Note – While certain groups should not get LAIV – for example pregnant women, people with long-term health problems and children from 6 months to 2 years of age – it is important that they be vaccinated. They should get the H1N1 flu shot.

    What are the risks from 2009 H1N1 LAIV?
    Mild problems:
    Some children and adolescents 2-17 years of age have reported mild reactions, including:
  • runny nose, nasal congestion or cough
  • headache and muscle aches
  • abdominal pain or occasional vomiting or diarrhea
  • fever
  • wheezing

    WHO SHOULD GET 2009 H1N1 INFLUENZA VACCINE (FLU SHOT) AND WHEN?
    Groups recommended to receive 2009 H1N1 vaccine (flu shot) first are:
  • Pregnant women
  • People who live with or care for infants younger than 6 months of age
  • Health care and emergency medical personnel
  • Anyone from 6 months through 24 years of age
  • Anyone from 25 through 64 years of age with certain chronic medical conditions or a weakened immune system
    As more vaccine becomes available, these groups should also be vaccinated:
  • Healthy 25 through 64 year olds
  • Adults 65 years and older

    What are the risks from 2009 H1N1 (flu shot) vaccine?
    Mild problems:
  • Soreness, redness, tenderness, or swelling where the shot was given
  • Fainting (mainly adolescents)
  • Headache, muscle aches
  • Fever
  • Nausea
    If these problems occur, they usually begin soon after the shot and last 1-2 days.

    For updated information and questions regarding Swine Flu several good sources are available:
    • Frederick County Health Department 301-600-4786
    • The CDC website www.cdc.gov/swineflu
    • The American Academy of Pediatrics: www.aap.org and refer to Swine Flu: AAP advice


    The CDC updates its page on H1N1 flu(swine flu) daily at 3PM Eastern during the course of the outbreak.

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