Will be priority for swine flu jabs?

Isobelhh · Jul 13th, 2009, 12:50 PM

Just wondering, will we be able to have these jabs when pregnant and if so are we priority? I'm getting quite worried now as there have been a few cases in the area I live in!

hancake100 · Jul 13th, 2009, 12:57 PM

There are a few cases in my area 2, mainly in schools i think. Im getting worried 2!!

I dont have an answer 2 ur question though sorry hun, although i would like 2 knoe also!

xxx

ThatGirl · Jul 13th, 2009, 13:30 PM

also worried. also would like to know x

Tasha · Jul 13th, 2009, 13:35 PM

In the US they will be, so it is likely the UK will follow. The UK does offer the seasonal flu vaccine to pregnant women, so I dont see why this would be different. Hope this helps.

Jelly_Tot · Jul 13th, 2009, 13:38 PM

The priority people who will be getting it first are....

People with low immune systems
The elderly
Under 5's
People with asthma + diabetes ect
Medical staff
Doctors

(i read this in the sun news paper today)

hope it helps xx

Aidan's Mummy · Jul 13th, 2009, 13:39 PM

I think children will be a the priority

then people most at risk e.g the elderly etc

Pregnant women I'm not sure if you can have it done. Ring your doctors if unsure hun
xx

anothersquish · Jul 13th, 2009, 13:53 PM

pregnant will be the last lot on the 'priority' list. Unless you are pregnant and have other health issues (such as asthma/diabetes)

QTPie · Jul 13th, 2009, 14:01 PM

Definitely find out all the facts before you decide... These things are rarely "properly" tested on pregnant women... and the certification of this vaccine is being "fast tracked" too (may not be a problem, but you don't know).

Prseumably the vaccine is a slightly mutated common flu vaccine... in which case it will probably be ok. The common flu vaccine has even been encouraged for pregnant women (outside of the early stages of pregnancy) recently - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6079878.stm

But, like anything (even crossing the road), there are risks: so be aware of them before making any decision.

There isn't a lot of research/news specific to the Swine Flu Vaccine use in pregnancy yet, but probably will be more information nearer the time it is available. Definitely find out the facts and discuss it with your MW and/or doctor...

Try not to worry too much in the meantime - the vast majority of cases have been mild: nothing that a few days in bed, lots of fluids and a few paracetamol wont clear up

QT

becky77 · Jul 13th, 2009, 14:35 PM

Hi hun i read this in the times
http://blogs.wsj.com/health/2009/07/...e-flu-vaccine/

looks like pregnant women will be a priority , its not me that im worried about its my kids and my mum and obviously baby xx
Hope this helps xx

teal · Jul 13th, 2009, 15:13 PM

I seen the vaccine mentioned on the news this evening. I'm not sure if I'd personally fell comfortable taking the vaccine - mainly because it seems very rushed.

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Isobelhh Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 232	Will be priority for swine flu jabs? Just wondering, will we be able to have these jabs when pregnant and if so are we priority? I'm getting quite worried now as there have been a few cases in the area I live in!

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hancake100 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rossendale, Lancashire Posts: 2,204	There are a few cases in my area 2, mainly in schools i think. Im getting worried 2!! I dont have an answer 2 ur question though sorry hun, although i would like 2 knoe also! xxx

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ThatGirl Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mansfield Posts: 3,114	also worried. also would like to know x

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Tasha Other BnB Elite Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 13,789	In the US they will be, so it is likely the UK will follow. The UK does offer the seasonal flu vaccine to pregnant women, so I dont see why this would be different. Hope this helps.
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Jelly_Tot Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: scotland Posts: 737	The priority people who will be getting it first are.... People with low immune systems The elderly Under 5's People with asthma + diabetes ect Medical staff Doctors (i read this in the sun news paper today) hope it helps xx

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Aidan's Mummy Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hull Posts: 11,002	I think children will be a the priority then people most at risk e.g the elderly etc Pregnant women I'm not sure if you can have it done. Ring your doctors if unsure hun xx

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anothersquish Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,415	pregnant will be the last lot on the 'priority' list. Unless you are pregnant and have other health issues (such as asthma/diabetes)

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QTPie Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4,465	Definitely find out all the facts before you decide... These things are rarely "properly" tested on pregnant women... and the certification of this vaccine is being "fast tracked" too (may not be a problem, but you don't know). Prseumably the vaccine is a slightly mutated common flu vaccine... in which case it will probably be ok. The common flu vaccine has even been encouraged for pregnant women (outside of the early stages of pregnancy) recently - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6079878.stm But, like anything (even crossing the road), there are risks: so be aware of them before making any decision. There isn't a lot of research/news specific to the Swine Flu Vaccine use in pregnancy yet, but probably will be more information nearer the time it is available. Definitely find out the facts and discuss it with your MW and/or doctor... Try not to worry too much in the meantime - the vast majority of cases have been mild: nothing that a few days in bed, lots of fluids and a few paracetamol wont clear up QT

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becky77 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: hereford Posts: 1,529	Hi hun i read this in the times http://blogs.wsj.com/health/2009/07/...e-flu-vaccine/ looks like pregnant women will be a priority , its not me that im worried about its my kids and my mum and obviously baby xx Hope this helps xx

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teal Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,385	I seen the vaccine mentioned on the news this evening. I'm not sure if I'd personally fell comfortable taking the vaccine - mainly because it seems very rushed.

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