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A member asked:

My daughter's nose is always stuffy, but i would like her to get the flumist. can i give her a nasal spray decongestant before getting the flumist?

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No need: There is no contraindication to getting the flumist with a stuffy nose. Just have your daughter blow her nose before the flumist.

Dr Fricke and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/27/2014

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