Live Influenza Vaccine Intranasal
Live influenza vaccine is used to provide active immunization against specific strains of
influenza virus. The intranasal formulation
contains a weakened influenza virus, which, when sprayed in the nose, stimulates the
development of immunity against the disease.
Summary of
Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
In some cases, an herb or supplement may appear in more than one category, which may seem
contradictory. For clarification, read the full article for details about the summarized
interactions.
Avoid: Adverse interaction—Avoid these supplements when taking this
medication because taking them together may cause undesirable or dangerous results. |
Willow
|
| Depletion or interference |
None known
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| Side effect reduction/prevention |
None known
|
| Supportive interaction |
None known
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| Reduced drug
absorption/bioavailability |
None known
|
An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the
interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific
evidence.
Interactions with Herbs
Willow (Salix
alba)
Willow bark contains salicin, a substance similar to aspirin. Aspirin should not be given to children
receiving live influenza virus due to the possible link to Reye's syndrome. The same adverse
interaction result could theoretically happen if children were to take a willow-containing
product following FluMist®.