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What should medical providers do if the 2009 H1N1 LAIV (nasal spray) is administered to someone over the age of 49?

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What should medical providers do if the 2009 H1N1 LAIV (nasal spray) is administered to someone over the age of 49?

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The 2009 H1N1 nasal spray vaccine is recommended for use in healthy people 2 years through 49 years of age who are not pregnant. However, if the LAIV is accidentally administered to someone over the age of 49, the vaccine should be considered valid. You do not need to re-vaccinate.