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FluMist and Sore Throat: What Users Say

Sore throat: mentioned by 3 users (21.4%)

Based on user experiences from 14 FluMist reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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cough 28.6%
fever 21.4%
loss of appetite 21.4%
shortness of breath 21.4%
sneezing 21.4%
sore throat 21.4%
stuffy nose 21.4%

Reviews for FluMist

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 20, 2020

For Influenza Prophylaxis "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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  • Anonymous
  • October 15, 2011

For Influenza Prophylaxis "I received the flu mist on a Thursday evening. By Friday night, I had congestion in my head, a 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."

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  • mar...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 20, 2015

For Influenza Prophylaxis "Awful!!! Got the FluMist and my 8 yr old son got it too. 2 days later, I had the flu! Fever, cough, mucus, 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 to get really sick and miss work and school!!!! Never again!!!"

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