We continue to learn more and more about vaccines and the immune system each and every day!
We just found out that the nasal flu spray, which is marketed towards kids, is actually a live vaccine and puts Keira (and anyone who has a compromised immune system) at a greater risk for getting sick. The traditional flu shot is OK since it contains an inactive virus - that is the one that we were told to get ourselves.
Since we are in the middle of weaning Keira's steroids, her oncologist does not want her to get a flu shot at all this year so we are counting on all our friends and family to protect her by getting the shot themselves and staying healthy this cold and flu season. :)
If you opt for the nasal flu spray just please let us know, especially if we are planning to see you soon after since the live virus can shed for up to 21 days! Luckily, Dr. Effinger feels that a few days might be all that is truly necessary to keep K protected.