- Influenza
- Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV) Issues
Is FluMist (LAIV) contraindicated for adults with asthma?
Asthma is a precaution, not a contraindication, for FluMist (LAIV) in people 5 years of age and older. FluMist is contraindicated for children 2 through 4 years old who have had a diagnosis of asthma or whose parents or caregivers report that a health care provider has told them during the preceding 12 months that their child had wheezing or asthma or whose medical record indicates a wheezing episode has occurred during the preceding 12 months.
Last reviewed:
August 11, 2024