Is the H1N1 vaccine a live vaccine or not
It depends. Injectible H1N1 flu shot contains proteins separated from the flu virus which can't cause illness. The FluMist nasal spray works differently. It contains a live flu virus that has been weakened to the point that it can't cause the flu. [ Source: http://www.chacha.com/question/is-the-h1n1-vaccine-a-live-vaccine-or-not ]
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- Is the H1N1 vaccine a live vaccine or not
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- It depends. Injectible H1N1 flu shot contains proteins separated from the flu virus which can't cause illness. The FluMist nasal spray works differently. It contains a live flu virus that has been weakened to the point that it can't cause t...
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- http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/influenza/h1n1/frequently_asked_questions/vaccine.htm
- The following groups are not recommended to receive nasal spray flu vaccines, including the 2009 H1N1 vaccine: Children younger than 2 years of age Pregnant women People 50 years of age and older Children under 5 years of age with a history...
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