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Swine flu vaccine to be given to under-5's ?
LadyTottington
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Heard this on the news today - which means my dd will be eligable but not my 2 older boys.
Will you let your los have it? I have been reading the threads on pregnancy forum with interest, and have been feeling relieved that I didn't have to make that decision myself.
They said that the under 5's are the most likely group to be hospitalised when they have no underlying health problems, so I think if she is offered it, she will have it.
Mx
Will you let your los have it? I have been reading the threads on pregnancy forum with interest, and have been feeling relieved that I didn't have to make that decision myself.
They said that the under 5's are the most likely group to be hospitalised when they have no underlying health problems, so I think if she is offered it, she will have it.
Mx
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My mum reckons she had it - because she had a lot of the symptoms - but she managed to carry on and go into work! I thought with swine flu and real flu you were in bed for a week. My sister thought she had it but it turned out to be a hangover lol!
Mx
I think mine will have it, I don't belive all the hype about it being 'rushed' through, it's just the seasonal flu jab with a different flu strain so they've been giving it for ages. Millie is at nursery school now, so at quite a high risk of catching it, Barney is the sort of child that makes a meal out of being a bit ill :roll: and I have asthma, so I think it is sensible for them ot have it.
I did have suspected swine flu a couple of months ago, I definitely had flu but without a swab who's to know if it was swine flu or not.
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More people die of the seasonal flu and people dont think twice about it but as swine glu is new and not many people new about it the media has hyped it up. you dont hear anything in the news about all the people who die of influenza do you.
Like babyfizz said they will be injecting you with the virus. and will therefore suffer with side effects. 'The following are common whole-body side effects occurring in response to the vaccination. Headache, Malaise (feeling out-of-sorts), Muscle pain, Chills, Nausea, Fever, Vomiting.'
When I was a student I had the flu jab and never again. Its the only time I have ever had flu. My husband is a doctor so I will leave it to him to make the final decision but Im 99% sure he will say no.
I've just been diagnoised with asthma after suffering with an exacerbation in the middle of the night recently. I will still deny it if I get the option. Its currently avaliable to those with serious asthma and caner and other serious health problems. It would be interesting to say how many drs and nurses actually agree with it.
I also dont think enough research has been done. Like someone else has said it ahs been rushed due to media coverage and people asking when and injection will be made avaliable. Personal opinion hear of course
[Modified by: Joey08 on November 19, 2009 08:08 PM]
My point is this: yes thousands die from seasonal flu each year - BUT these are generally elderly and infirm people, people recovering from surgery, people with other health issues.
The point with swine flu is that a disproportionate number of young and otherwise healthy people, who would normally fight off the normal seasonal flu, are ending up in hospital from swine flu and even dying. This echoes what happened with the Spanish flu in the 1920's - young and healthy people being at most risk from it - not the usual elderly etc affected badly by seasonal flu.
Does anyone know - do young and otherwise healthy people die from seasonal flu each year? It's very difficult to tell if this is all media hype (I know there is some), or if it has hit the media because it is a real threat? I know everyone says oh they said this about SARS etc etc, but you know a real flu pandemic, if it happened, could be devastating.
Mx
this SF jab protects against the current strain which has weakened and is pretty easy to cure if u don't have health problems...
however, if this "super strength" SF appears then the virus has mutated and the jab will be no use against it!
I'm not trying to talk anyone into having the jab, (that is your decision to make) but BEWARE THE MYTHS!
Mx
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Some research shows healthy children are more likely to be hospitalised with swine flu than elderly people as their immune systems are still underdeveloped.
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im still unsure whether I want to have my 2 year vaccinated or not. It isnt the nicest injection iv had I had contraceptive injections for 7 years every 3 months so im not scared of needles. I felt a little tired after the jag and my arm is still a little sore 2 days later.
I know the media is sensationalising things a bit but where I work in the NHS this is being taken very seriously. There are plans put in place if everyone on my ward is off ill with ? swine flu. Nobody has had swine flu yet.
I think that figures are pobably high as some people might have normal seasonal flu but its misdiagnosed or people are just laying it on thick with a cold.
Just talking this over with my hubby, he can't believe some of the mis-information there is out there - he pointed out that it has not been rushed through at all - it they had rushed it through we would have got it in the summer.
Poz, take a look at the post in baby, with the New Scientist article in it. My gut reaction was for baby to have the jab - I'm only sorry that the whole family can't have it! Some of the replies to this post did make me waver though, but tbh there is always scaremongering over every jab.
Mx
ps thanks ladies for all your responses (even negative, I do appreciate it) glad it has been a forum of opinions and no arguments.
i guess it's all personal choice really but JJ will not be having it x
I was unsure at first when hearing the news last night but now I feel certain that I will be making sure my daughter is protected.
Thanks. x