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Does the FluMist Vaccine Shed?

By Vincent Iannelli, MD / September 1, 2018 October 9, 2018 / flu myths, FluMist, immunocompromised, live vaccines, rotavirus vaccines, shedding, shedding season, stem cell transplant, Vaccine Misinformation, vaccine myths, VAPP

Have anti-vaccine folks uncovered a secret about Flumist shedding?

Vaccines While Immunosuppressed

By Vincent Iannelli, MD / July 26, 2018 July 26, 2018 / asplenia, cancer, contraindications, FluMist, herd immunity, immune system, Immunization Schedules, immunocompromised, johns Hopkins, live vaccines, measles exposure, measles outbreaks, medical exemptions, morals, risks, shedding, smallpox vaccine, stem cell transplant, unvaccinated

Whether your child is immunosuppressed or you are around someone with a condition that leaves them immunocompromised, getting vaccinated is important.

Vaccines After Cancer and Chemotherapy

By Vincent Iannelli, MD / July 21, 2018 July 21, 2018 / booster doses, cancer, catch-up immunization schedule, chemotherapy, extra doses, herd immunity, Immunization Schedules, immunocompromised, leukemia, medical exemptions, revaccination, stem cell transplant, titers

What happens after kids complete their cancer treatments? Do they have to redo all of the vaccines?

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Does the FluMist Vaccine Shed?

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