Influenza virus vaccine, live and Fever: What Users Say

• 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."

• 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!!!"

• Dri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 1, 2015

For Influenza Prophylaxis "My 17-year-old son usually gets injections and has never had side effects. Tuesday afternoon he got FluMist instead of the injection, and by Wednesday night he had a moderate fever, headache, body aches, and fatigue. Next time he will get the injection, for sure."