Live attenuated influenza vaccine is a type of flu vaccines which is administered in the form of a nasal spray. The WHO recommends that the flu vaccine shots should be taken annually by individuals above 6 months of age. This article gives you a general outline regarding live attenuated flu vaccine and its characteristics.
Live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) is a trivalent vaccine for intranasal administration. It contains 3 viral strains of influenza A/H1N1, A/H3N2, and type B, cultivated on embryonated hen eggs. Indications For active immunization against the 2 subtypes of influenza virus A and influenza type B Indicated in individuals above 2 years of age Mechanism of Action Though the exact immune mechanisms leading to protection after administration of a live attenuated vaccine are not fully understood, it is clinically established that the vaccine provides clinical…
