A 41-year-old member asked:
Is it a good idea to take flumist if i have a minor mvp (mitral valve prolapse)?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Alisa Nikschanswered
Pediatric Cardiology 24 years experience
No problem...: There is no danger of taking FluMist to this minor abnormality of your mitral valve. Flumist contains a live, weakened flu virus, so you should not take this form of the vaccine if you have a problem with your immune system. You should also avoid the flu vaccine if you have had a severe allergic reaction to eggs. Your heart should be just fine!
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Dr. Steven Guytonanswered
Thoracic Surgery 48 years experience
Yes: The mitral valve prolapse should not have any effect on the immunization. Similarly, the flutist is very unlikely to have any effect on the mitral valve.
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Depends: In the 2017-18 flu season the protection rate from the flu mist is so bad that most centers do not recommend its use.
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Is it possible that i receive flumist if I have a minor mvp (mitral valve prolapse)?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bennett Werneranswered
Cardiology 46 years experience
Ok: Mvp is not a contraindication to receiving flumist.
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Dr. Nadia Ghattas commented
undefined 50 years experience
Flumist is recommended for healthy individuals age 2-45 years old, contraindicated for diabetics, asthmatics & any
One with immune compromise.
Aug 15, 2015
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