h1n1 vaccine mist and shedding virus

renee143

what do you know about shedding the live virus after the h1n1 mist?  can anyone point me to some good info?

i'm trying to decide if it's a good decision to take the girls trick or treating with some friends that got the mist earlier in the week.

thanks!

Dobie_Mama

The CDC says there's a .6-2.4% chance of passing the virus on from the nasal mist vax.   I'm guessing they'd probably shed for the same number of days as they'd be contagious with the actual H1N1?

danjou21

Per our hospital, nurses/doctors who get the nasal spray must wear a mask for 3 days after if they have direct patient care.  So I'm assuming after 3 days most of the shedding should be done.

renee143

okay.  i'm thinking we'll go, but i'll keep eloise snug in the ergo