FluMist User Reviews & Ratings

• Mat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2020

For Influenza Prophylaxis "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 they needed full control of my body. I was in respiratory distress and had severe acidosis. A fever of 108 and a heart rate of 180 for multiple days. I was given an extremely low chance to survive, but I did."

• Tod...
• November 10, 2010

For Influenza Prophylaxis "My two-year-old had the FluMist 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."

• Dia...
• September 22, 2013

For Influenza Prophylaxis "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."

• 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."

• 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!!!"

• 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."

• Nic...
• November 14, 2019

For Influenza Prophylaxis "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."

• aba...
• October 10, 2015

For Influenza Prophylaxis "My 10-year-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, 'Okay, give her the mist.' NEVER AGAIN!! We will stick to injections from now on. She got the mist on 10/9/15, and the next day she woke up with pain in her legs and weakness in her body, a bad cold, sneezing a lot, and mucus. By night, she was coughing, stuffy, and having trouble breathing. The only reason she had no fever was that I immediately gave her Motrin 400 that her doctor gave her. I don't like the mist, and that's the last time she will get the mist. If you're here looking for reviews to see if you should get the mist or shot, the best advice I can give you is to stick to the shot."

• Anonymous
• October 4, 2014

For Influenza Prophylaxis "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 rash on all her body. I have to mention she is not allergic to anything. I took her to the doctor, and of course, they said it has nothing to do with the FluMist."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 21, 2020

For Influenza Prophylaxis "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."

• Anonymous
• October 16, 2011

For Influenza Prophylaxis "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
• October 27, 2009

For Influenza Prophylaxis "All 3 of my family members got the flu real bad 3 days after the FluMist."

• baw...
• November 12, 2008

For Influenza Prophylaxis "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."

• fez...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 24, 2014

For Influenza Prophylaxis "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."