Nation-wide Flu Vaccine Ban for Children Under 5

[LittleB+1]

Have just been doing a little bit of research in regard to getting my DD vaccinated with the seasonal flu or just the swine flu regime of 2 doses. I am pro vaccinating but within reason and definately only if I am confident it is safe and has been extensively tested. The swine flu and flu vaccines have been a huge debate for me for many years ( must add I am a Nurse and work in the high risk area of Neonatal Intensive Care (Prem bubs).

I am not happy with the requirement that if I were to get my DD vaccinated with the seasonal flu vaccine (which includes swine flu strain) that because she has never had it before she would require 2 doses of the multi strain vax 28 days apart I dont know about anyone else but that sounds like a HUGE hit on my 18 month olds small little body and I feel sick just thinking about it.

I am swinging towards the single strain swine flu vax that still does require 2 doses 28 days apart as it is just one strain my poor little baby will have to build immunity against at one time. That being said, I am not happy that it has been tested effectively in regard to adequate dosing amounts eg, weight, age... Plus, it came out awfully quickly!!

I guess with this ban now I have a bit more time to research and find the right decision. I had the seasonal flu vax, the only time I have, many years ago when I was a student nurse and still contracted Influenza A! I was sick for months and months (I am an asthmatic, which was why I got it) so I wont be getting it again.

Thats my 2 cents, is a bit bigger post than I expected. Sorry

[Nicole S]

My DS had the swine flu shot on Tuesday and that night had a temp of 38.5 but the next day was so sick and vomited like I have never seen.
I am so thankful that on Tuesday when the Doctor advised me that there was a combined vaccine I decided just to stick to the swine flu only.
Truly so scary being a parent with your little one gets sick!!