When should you not give patients the flu vaccine even though they are eligible to receive it?

Answer 1

People who should not get a flu vax include:

* Anyone with severe allergy to eggs
* Infants under 6 months
* Anyone who's had a severe reaction to a flu
vaccination
* Anyone with a compromised immune system (Guillain-Barre syndrome, AIDS, cancer or immunosuppressive therapy)
* Anyone with a fever

There's also a nasal mist vaccine, FluMist, that came out on the market in 2003. But it's not for everyone and should not be administered to:

* Anyone with an allergy to eggs
* Anyone with a severe reaction to a previous dose
* Anyone with chronic conditions that predispose them to flu (asthma, reactive airway disease)
* Anyone under the age of 5 or over the age of 49
* Anyone with problems with immune suppression (AIDS, cancer, Guillain-Barre syndrome, immunosuppressive therapy)

Answer 2

There are 2 kinds of flu vaccine, a live attenuated nasal spray and an inactivated vaccine. The live vaccine should not be given to any one who is young, old or immunocompromised. The inactivated vaccine should not be given to anyone whos is allergic to eggs as it is prepared by using egg medium. It should be only given to people such as the elderly. However, this being said, the vaccines only have the 3 current strains in circulation. It does not prevent an infection by other strains of influenza viruses (virus that causes the flu). The vaccine only provides 50-80% protection against an infection.

Answer 3

It can cause problems in certain situations, for example if someone is pregnant the flu vaccine is thought to damage the fetus, as well as it being a live vaccine so if people have allergies to the contents (I think it contains eggs for example) they can't have it either despite needing it.

For example, I am eligible and so is my carer, but when she was pregnant they wouldn't give it to her because of the risk to the fetus

Answer 4

In order for a pt. to not receive the flu vac. although they are eligible is when there is an extreme shortage, not at high risk or if the flu season is not a threat that year due to excessively warm weather.

Answer 5

It should not be given if the patient has a current active infection.
If they are immune suppressed with steroids or cytotoxic drugs.
If they are currently visiting someone who is immune suppressed.
If they are allergic to any of the vaccine contents.( such as eggs or chicken protein)
Unusually in CAN be given during pregnancy or lactation.

Answer 6

Shame on you nurse and doctor. Although you have given the right answers you missed the most important one IF THE PATIENT REFUSES. Human rights and all that, remember?

Answer 7

if they are on antibiotics

Answer 8

If they are allergic to eggs............