OK to get H1N1 mist if you have a cold?

[Anonymous]

I got my child the mist when I thought he was mildly congested from allergies. I now realize from talking to other moms at his preschool he has a mild cold that is going around. He didn't have a fever when I got him the mist. I assume that's OK???

[Anonymous]

yes. I posted something the other day quoting the DC handout on flumist. You might want to flip back and find it. Someone else was asking the same question.

[Anonymous]

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/77240.page

[Anonymous]

you might want to read this first before you will go for it.:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2205843/h1n1_flumist_the_nasal_spray_that_keeps.html?singlepage=true&cat=70

[Anonymous]

Thanks for all the info!

Makes me think people like preschool teachers and daycare workers should be on the high priority list too even if the age does not fit. They could get something through shedding from all the kids who got the mist and I assume pass on some weakened version to those kids who could not get vaccinated due to allergies. I also wonder why the enderly were not included. Yes, they may have some immunity from past outbreaks, but recent studies are finding if they get H1N1 they are more likely to become quite ill. I know I'm going off topic.