Swine Flu Vaccine for healthy children? - Page 4

dali · Nov 25th, 2009, 17:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowball

I don't have a clue what to do, there's so many differing opinions on it. Sometimes I read something and think I'll definately let mine have it and then I read something else and then I don't want them to have it.

I'm completely torn and dreading getting the call and having to make the decision tbh

im the same , i was hoping it wouldnt be offered but as it soon will be i am finding myself really struggling to decide what to do ...

sublime_ivy · Nov 26th, 2009, 02:13 AM

my friend ann her two kids got swine flu, they are aged 5 and 4 months. both kids coped really well with it but it was herself and her partner who suffered. ive had about 10 friends get swine flu and they are all fine so I dont think I will be getting it. dex has had about 3 colds, flu and gastroenteritis and he coped very well with them all.

mummyjax · Dec 2nd, 2009, 16:16 PM

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20091202...a-d831572.html

Just thought I would add in this link, just because a kid is healthy doesn't mean that they are all capable of fighting the flu off. Who knows why some can and some can't but I couldn't take the chance with my kids that they are strong enough because they might not be, you just don't know.

Aidan's Mummy · Dec 2nd, 2009, 16:21 PM

Aidan is getting it when it comes

Someone died in the UK supposdely healthy and it turns out they had a undectected herat problem

I dont feel safe taking the risk
xx

stephwiggy · Dec 2nd, 2009, 16:27 PM

My lad had his on monday and so far so good - i was in two minds - not to start anything but he seems to be ok - we decided to do it as he due to start school soon and we are moving to a new area with lots of new people

Caroline · Dec 3rd, 2009, 05:49 AM

My daughter had heres last week she's 5 had a sore arm for couple of days otherwise all good.

My boy got the go ahead on Monday from the paediatrician to have his done, so taking him tomorrow afternoon. Have to stay for an hour after tho, & take epipen just in case.

When they start on the under 5's my youngest will get.

I was talking to someone the otehr day whos nephew was in intensive care in Bristol with awine flu. Normally a fit & healthy little boy.

Las78 · Dec 5th, 2009, 07:27 AM

I have just had my 8yr old daughter vaccinated today, I was worried sick about doing it but figure I would rather take a possible risk with the vaccine than the definate risk of swine flu.
I asked my GP when I went in " Would you give this to your children" and he said he already had and had it himself, I felt happier knowing that.
There were also loads of people in the surgery having the jab incl other kids and pregnant women which reassured me as I am due to have mine in 2 weeks and am 17w preg.
Each to their own decision but I'm glad to have had it done and if they offer my 2 yr old she will get it too.

Caroline · Dec 5th, 2009, 10:28 AM

Son had his yesterday, waited 45 mins then GP gave go ahead to leave. All ok no problems.

firstLO · Dec 5th, 2009, 13:16 PM

Myself, husband and our daughter all went for the vaccine last week and are all fine. I was offered it due to an illness I had a long time ago and because of this my husband and daughter were also offered it. I was a bit worried about giving it to Evie but asked the GP and he said the only side effects reported so far were just a sore arm. My arm was stiff for about 3 days but that was it, plus Evie was in a bit of a mood the next day! The GP did say though that Evie didn't really need the 2nd jab (that they advise for kids) as she would get enough immunity from 1 jab so not to put her through another.

mummyjax · Dec 5th, 2009, 14:03 PM

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Originally Posted by firstLO

Myself, husband and our daughter all went for the vaccine last week and are all fine. I was offered it due to an illness I had a long time ago and because of this my husband and daughter were also offered it. I was a bit worried about giving it to Evie but asked the GP and he said the only side effects reported so far were just a sore arm. My arm was stiff for about 3 days but that was it, plus Evie was in a bit of a mood the next day! The GP did say though that Evie didn't really need the 2nd jab (that they advise for kids) as she would get enough immunity from 1 jab so not to put her through another.

Did the doc say anything else about the 2nd jab? My daughter had hers nearly to weeks ago and I was waiting for her to get her 2nd jab but was told that they would have to vaccinate all in the at risk group before she would be offered a 2nd jab.

Nov 26th, 2009, 02:13 AM	#32
sublime_ivy Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,137	my friend ann her two kids got swine flu, they are aged 5 and 4 months. both kids coped really well with it but it was herself and her partner who suffered. ive had about 10 friends get swine flu and they are all fine so I dont think I will be getting it. dex has had about 3 colds, flu and gastroenteritis and he coped very well with them all.

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Dec 2nd, 2009, 16:16 PM	#33
mummyjax Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Stavanger, Norway Posts: 57	http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20091202...a-d831572.html Just thought I would add in this link, just because a kid is healthy doesn't mean that they are all capable of fighting the flu off. Who knows why some can and some can't but I couldn't take the chance with my kids that they are strong enough because they might not be, you just don't know.

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Dec 2nd, 2009, 16:21 PM	#34
Aidan's Mummy Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hull Posts: 11,002	Aidan is getting it when it comes Someone died in the UK supposdely healthy and it turns out they had a undectected herat problem I dont feel safe taking the risk xx

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Dec 2nd, 2009, 16:27 PM	#35
stephwiggy Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: peterborough ish. Posts: 4,658	My lad had his on monday and so far so good - i was in two minds - not to start anything but he seems to be ok - we decided to do it as he due to start school soon and we are moving to a new area with lots of new people

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Dec 3rd, 2009, 05:49 AM	#36
Caroline Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Devon Posts: 4,258	My daughter had heres last week she's 5 had a sore arm for couple of days otherwise all good. My boy got the go ahead on Monday from the paediatrician to have his done, so taking him tomorrow afternoon. Have to stay for an hour after tho, & take epipen just in case. When they start on the under 5's my youngest will get. I was talking to someone the otehr day whos nephew was in intensive care in Bristol with awine flu. Normally a fit & healthy little boy.

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Dec 5th, 2009, 07:27 AM	#37
Las78 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,141	I have just had my 8yr old daughter vaccinated today, I was worried sick about doing it but figure I would rather take a possible risk with the vaccine than the definate risk of swine flu. I asked my GP when I went in " Would you give this to your children" and he said he already had and had it himself, I felt happier knowing that. There were also loads of people in the surgery having the jab incl other kids and pregnant women which reassured me as I am due to have mine in 2 weeks and am 17w preg. Each to their own decision but I'm glad to have had it done and if they offer my 2 yr old she will get it too.

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Dec 5th, 2009, 10:28 AM	#38
Caroline Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Devon Posts: 4,258	Son had his yesterday, waited 45 mins then GP gave go ahead to leave. All ok no problems.

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Dec 5th, 2009, 13:16 PM	#39
firstLO Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 461	Myself, husband and our daughter all went for the vaccine last week and are all fine. I was offered it due to an illness I had a long time ago and because of this my husband and daughter were also offered it. I was a bit worried about giving it to Evie but asked the GP and he said the only side effects reported so far were just a sore arm. My arm was stiff for about 3 days but that was it, plus Evie was in a bit of a mood the next day! The GP did say though that Evie didn't really need the 2nd jab (that they advise for kids) as she would get enough immunity from 1 jab so not to put her through another.

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