Swine flu jabs for babies?

Blue_bumpkin · Jan 14th, 2010, 11:18 AM

The vaccines aren't useless... thats a bit harsh. They could have potentially saved lives. With the winter being as harsh as it has been it wouldnt have been a good time to contract normal flu let alone a new strain.

I think vaccinating children was a good idea also as they are not as aware about hygiene and things like this will spread like wild fire among classrooms.

My neice is due hers next week... poor wee soul will have a heck of a sore arm though!

JessiHD · Jan 14th, 2010, 12:45 PM

Flu vaccines are generally pretty inaffective compared to other vaccinations, seasonal flu vaccines work only about 2/3 of the time. The seasonal flu vaccine is pretty hotly debated in the medical communiity as many it is a waste of money due to the lack of effectiveness. No-one even knows if either of the vaccines prevented anyone getting swine flu yet as it is believed that the reason that less people were infected than expected because people have immunity from a previous strain and many people who were infected were asymptomatic, including children.

Blue_bumpkin · Jan 14th, 2010, 14:59 PM

I disagree but then everyone is entitled to their opinion

littleleo · Jan 20th, 2010, 10:40 AM

Do they do the swine flue jabs for babies over 6 months old?

Lucy · Jan 23rd, 2010, 17:22 PM

Littleleo - yes they are vaccinating infants from 6months -5 years of age. I was contacted by my local GP surgery for appointments for my two children.

Luuluu · Jan 27th, 2010, 14:36 PM

Having heard NOTHING ever from the docs about the jab, I am now 30 weeks and they left me a message on my mobile late yesterday offering me the jab today from 3pm!! I didn't get back to them in time and have heard from word-of-mouth that the government ordered too much so they're just trying to get rid of it now??....
I am so nearly at the end of my pregnancy, don't really see the point now...

Caezzybe · Feb 11th, 2010, 14:59 PM

I don't entirely trust it because of the short time line in which it was put together and tested, I worry about the consequences of what it might potentially do. I'd rather take my risks with treating it with Tamiflu if it does happen (which I'm hoping it doesn't). I have to admit I run the other way in supermarkets if children start coughing without covering their mouths as I know I can't even take decongestants right now and that my immune system is lowered because of pregnancy. That means that even a common cold would be twice as miserable as usual.

berniebump · Mar 27th, 2010, 07:55 AM

Hello Everyone

I had the first shot of the Celvapan vaccine three weeks ago. It has now turned my life upside down. I am often dizzy, with a weak right arm and right leg. I have had tingling and twitching in my legs and face and I am now constantly tired. I am due to visit a neurologist soon and will be investigated for peripheral neuropathy and MS. Every doctor I have seen over the past three weeks has told me that they have not had any swine flu vaccine and would not recommend it to any family members. I understand that pregnant ladies have concerns about weaker immune systems but I think you must make your decision with the knowledge of what has happened to me.

StarLightxx · Mar 27th, 2010, 10:53 AM

I wont be having a swine flu jab - I havent heard of any more cases of swine flu going round and would rather not risk it!

Luuluu · Mar 27th, 2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by berniebump

Hello Everyone

I had the first shot of the Celvapan vaccine three weeks ago. It has now turned my life upside down. I am often dizzy, with a weak right arm and right leg. I have had tingling and twitching in my legs and face and I am now constantly tired. I am due to visit a neurologist soon and will be investigated for peripheral neuropathy and MS. Every doctor I have seen over the past three weeks has told me that they have not had any swine flu vaccine and would not recommend it to any family members. I understand that pregnant ladies have concerns about weaker immune systems but I think you must make your decision with the knowledge of what has happened to me.

Oh no hun, you poor poor thing

this is terrible. Thank you for posting your experience on here. I hope you're OK and that you make a speedy recovery. Good luck xxxxx

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Blue_bumpkin Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,909	The vaccines aren't useless... thats a bit harsh. They could have potentially saved lives. With the winter being as harsh as it has been it wouldnt have been a good time to contract normal flu let alone a new strain. I think vaccinating children was a good idea also as they are not as aware about hygiene and things like this will spread like wild fire among classrooms. My neice is due hers next week... poor wee soul will have a heck of a sore arm though!

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JessiHD Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Birmingham, West Midlands Posts: 1,201	Flu vaccines are generally pretty inaffective compared to other vaccinations, seasonal flu vaccines work only about 2/3 of the time. The seasonal flu vaccine is pretty hotly debated in the medical communiity as many it is a waste of money due to the lack of effectiveness. No-one even knows if either of the vaccines prevented anyone getting swine flu yet as it is believed that the reason that less people were infected than expected because people have immunity from a previous strain and many people who were infected were asymptomatic, including children.

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Lucy Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 478	Littleleo - yes they are vaccinating infants from 6months -5 years of age. I was contacted by my local GP surgery for appointments for my two children.
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Luuluu Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 284	Having heard NOTHING ever from the docs about the jab, I am now 30 weeks and they left me a message on my mobile late yesterday offering me the jab today from 3pm!! I didn't get back to them in time and have heard from word-of-mouth that the government ordered too much so they're just trying to get rid of it now??.... I am so nearly at the end of my pregnancy, don't really see the point now...

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Caezzybe Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South East England Posts: 783	I don't entirely trust it because of the short time line in which it was put together and tested, I worry about the consequences of what it might potentially do. I'd rather take my risks with treating it with Tamiflu if it does happen (which I'm hoping it doesn't). I have to admit I run the other way in supermarkets if children start coughing without covering their mouths as I know I can't even take decongestants right now and that my immune system is lowered because of pregnancy. That means that even a common cold would be twice as miserable as usual.

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Mar 27th, 2010, 07:55 AM	#398
berniebump Dad New BnB member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2	Stay clear of Celvapan Hello Everyone I had the first shot of the Celvapan vaccine three weeks ago. It has now turned my life upside down. I am often dizzy, with a weak right arm and right leg. I have had tingling and twitching in my legs and face and I am now constantly tired. I am due to visit a neurologist soon and will be investigated for peripheral neuropathy and MS. Every doctor I have seen over the past three weeks has told me that they have not had any swine flu vaccine and would not recommend it to any family members. I understand that pregnant ladies have concerns about weaker immune systems but I think you must make your decision with the knowledge of what has happened to me.

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StarLightxx Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK Posts: 340	I wont be having a swine flu jab - I havent heard of any more cases of swine flu going round and would rather not risk it!

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