Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding severe side-effects to watch for and report after receiving nasal flu vaccine as follows: Administration of nasal flu vaccine can rarely result in severe side-effects such as, High fever Intense swelling of face, lips, and/or tongue Wheezing and severe difficulty breathing Skin breakdown and hives Tachycardia Fainting and loss of consciousness (LOC) Continued high fever above 101-degree Fahrenheit, any episodes of skin breakdown, LOC episodes with increased fall risk, and severe [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding side-effects to expect after receiving nasal flu vaccine as follows: Administration of nasal flu vaccine can result in mild side-effects such as, Runny or stuffy nose Cough Sore throat Mild difficulty breathing Muscle aches Headache Low-grade fever with chills Nausea & vomiting Exhaustion & tiredness Loss of appetite Dizziness & confusion, which can contribute to fall risk Most of these side-effects after receiving nasal flu vaccine are short-lived and resolve in [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding severe side-effects to watch for and report after receiving flu shot as follows: Administration of flu shot can rarely result in severe side-effects such as, High fever Intense swelling of face, lips, and/or tongue Severe difficulty breathing Skin breakdown and hives Tachycardia Fainting and loss of consciousness Guillain-Barre syndrome Continued high fever above 101-degree Fahrenheit, any episodes of skin breakdown, LOC episodes with increased fall risk, and severe swelling of face, [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding side-effects to expect after receiving flu shot as follows: Administration of flu shot can result in mild side-effects such as, Redness with soreness, pain, and swelling at the site of injection Muscle aches Headache Mild fever with chills Nausea & vomiting Exhaustion & tiredness Loss of appetite Dizziness & confusion, which can contribute to fall risk Individuals with history of allergy to egg protein can be at increased risk to present [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding contraindications to receive flu vaccine as follows: Pregnant individuals are contraindicated for receiving the nasal spray flu vaccines. Individuals with history of poorly controlled respiratory ailments, such as, asthma and COPD, are contraindicated for receiving nasal spray flu vaccines, as nasal flu vaccines can cause side-effects of wheezing & difficulty breathing in some individuals. Individuals with current episode of severe unresolving respiratory tract infection or history of recurrent infections secondary to [...]