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Medicines influenza vaccineQuestion & answer

influenza vaccine · Medicine question

Can a child with asthma have Fluenz?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

Severe asthma or current wheezing makes Fluenz unsuitable. Other asthma circumstances require assessment against current programme guidance.

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Fluenz nasal spray suspension Influenza vaccine (live, nasal)emc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 4
UK GovernmentUK Government · Reputable Web

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