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5. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
FOR INTRANASAL ADMINISTRATION BY A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.
5.1 Dosing Information

Administer FluMist according to the following schedule:

Age                               Dose                          Schedule 
1 or 2 dosesa,          If 2 doses, administer at least
2 years through 8 years
0.2 mLb each                    1 month apart

9 years through 49 years               1 dose, 0.2 mLb                          - 
“-” indicates information is not applicable a   1 or 2 doses depends on vaccination history as per Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices annual recommendations on prevention and control of influenza with vaccines.
b   Administer as 0.1 mL per nostril.


5.2 Administration Instructions

Each sprayer contains a single dose (0.2 mL) of FluMist; administer approximately one half of the  contents of the single-dose intranasal sprayer into each nostril (each sprayer contains 0.2 mL of vaccine).

Refer to Figure 1 for step-by-step administration instructions. Following administration, dispose of the  sprayer according to the standard procedures for medical waste (e.g., sharps container or biohazard  container). Do not use FluMist if damaged, for example if the plunger is loose or displaced from the  sprayer or if there are any signs of leakage.
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6. DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
FluMist is a nasal spray, suspension. A single-dose is 0.2 mL.