FluMist for Influenza Prophylaxis User Reviews
FluMist has an average rating of 3.3 out of 10 from a total of 13 reviews for the treatment of Influenza Prophylaxis. 15% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 69% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for FluMist
- Diana...
- September 22, 2013
"My son got the Flumist and was a little tired for a couple of days and loss of appetite. It's now day 4 and he has a fever of 100.5, not too high. We will see how long it takes for it to go away. My 6 year old had tiredness, sneezing and stuffiness and keeps taking her temperature but seems to be okay. My 9 year old just has some stuffiness. I wonder if body weight has anything to do with it since they all received the same dose. Maybe the dosage should be tailored to body weight."
- Toddler...
- November 10, 2010
"My two year old had the Flu Mist vaccine on a Monday morning. By Monday evening he had a fever, no energy or appetite and wanted to go to bed. Tuesday his temperature spiked to 104.5 and he had achy arms and legs, head and tummy. Still had a fever all day Wednesday but started taking fluids again, still not eating. When he was one he had the shot and had no reaction. I think we'll stick with the injection from now on."
Frequently asked questions
- How and where is a flu shot injection given?
- FluMist or Flu Shot: Which is more effective?
- What flu vaccine can I use with an egg allergy?
- How well does the flu vaccine work?
- Anonymous
- October 15, 2011
"I received the flu mist on a Thursday evening by Friday night I had congestion in my head. Sore throat. And just an all around sick/drained feeling. I get sick easily and had a feeling I would react this way but was assured by healthcare providers it was the better route. After listening to the benefits I decided to give it a try. "
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 20, 2020
"Received the flumist vaccine 2 days ago. Started to have a runny nose that evening that progressed to nasal congestion, sore throat, cough, and feeling drained. Still feeling ill. Might as well take my chances with the flu!! Never again."
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- mari
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 20, 2015
"Awful!!! Got the flu mist and my 8 yr old son got it too. 2 days later I had the flu! Fever, cough, mucous, sore throat, headache, weakness, etc.., it has been awful!!! I expect to be sick for at least 2 more days!!! So about a week of illness! My son was sick for 2.5 days! all of the above and no appetite!!! I'm really annoyed!!!!! Thanks for charging me $65 bucks to get really sick and miss work and school!!!! Never again!!!"
- Nickn...
- November 14, 2019
"Not only do I have a severe needle phobia, but I also get a horrific reaction to flu shots. My entire shoulder and under my ribs on that side aches for a week. I never had even a slight sniffle from the times I got this. Just wish it were more easily available. I find it bizarre that people would rather be stabbed deep into their muscle and sore for a week than just sniff a little spray."
More FAQ
- How can I get a flu vaccine without a needle?
- Where can I get the flu vaccine right now?
- Can I get FluMist and the COVID vaccine at the same time?
- When is the best month to get the flu vaccine?
- abarzua
- October 10, 2015
"My 10 yr old daughter had the flu mist for the first time usually she gets the injection, but her doctor ran out of the injection So I said ok give her the mist. NEVER AGAIN!! We will stick to injections from now on. She got the mist on 10/9/15 & the next day she woke up with pain in her legs and weakness of her body & a bad cold, sneezing a lot & muccus, but by night she was coughing and stuffy trouble breathing. The only reason she had no fever was because I immediately gave her motrin 400 that her doctor gave her. I don't like the mist & that's the last time she will get the mist.. If you're here looking for reviews to see if u should get the mist or shot the best advice I can give u is stick to the shot, "
- Anonymous
- October 4, 2014
"My daughter got the Flumist and felt very bad two days after that. She had vomiting, abdominal pain and the next day after that a very bad rush in all her body. I have to mention she is not allergic to anything. I took her to the doctor and of course they said is has nothing to do with the Flumist."
- Anonymous
- October 16, 2011
"I got the FluMist vaccination two weeks ago, and I'm still experiencing the side effects. I've stayed congested and have done nothing but sneeze and cough. "
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 21, 2020
"Never again. Do not use for teenagers (or anyone for that matter). Convinced there is a very good chance Flumist triggered POTS in our beautiful healthy 15 year old girl. Look POTS up and beware."
- bawby...
- November 12, 2008
"This was very simple to use. I thought it would be great. My 3 year old has vomiting as a side effect. My 6 year old and I seem to have no side effects."
- Anonymous
- October 27, 2009
"All 3 of family members got the Flu real bad 3 days after the Flumist."
- fezzian
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- November 24, 2014
"I've taking Flumist every year for about six years. I've never really had any problems with it, except a runny nose the day after. I'd definitely recommend it."
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"After getting the flumist, I started getting sick and having an asthma attack. I was 15. My mom brought me to the doctors where they immediately yelled to call 911. Maybe 3 or 4 days later, I am awakening from a coma that I was medically induced because the needed full control of my body. I was in respiratory distress and had severe Acidosis. Fever of 108 and heart rate of 180 for multiple days. I was given an extremely low chance to survive but I did"