Home / Ask The Experts / How long after someone is vaccinated with FluMist must they stay away from a severely immunosuppressed person (a person who is hospitalized in protective [reverse] isolation)?

Influenza
Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV) Issues

How long after someone is vaccinated with FluMist must they stay away from a severely immunosuppressed person (a person who is hospitalized in protective [reverse] isolation)?

People should avoid contact with any person who is severely immunosuppressed for at least 7 days after receiving FluMist. There are no restrictions on being in contact with any other patients.

Last reviewed: September 10, 2023

All Ask the Experts Questions

This page was updated on September 10, 2023.