My baby just accidently got the flu shot!

[fi1980]

Arrrgghh!! I took DD to get her 6 month needles and swine flu shot today and the nurse just rang to say they gave her the WRONG shot! They gave her the regular flu shot - the one that has just been banned for children under 5. I am stressing big time . I don't know what to do.... the nurse said not to panic and just keep an eye on her temperature, give her panadol every 4 hours if it goes up etc. How can I not panic?!!!!

Has anyone had their little one vaccinated before they banned it? Can someone please reassure me that my DD is going to be ok. I'm so worried.

Am I over reacting??

Thanks,
Fi

[lisaandshaun]

My bestfriend's son had the flu shot before it was banned and he had a little bit of a temp but was fine only lasted a few hours.

I hope you are able to relax soon and i am crossing my fingers that your little on will be fine.

[Stevie]

sweetness!!
I have no advice, just try not to stress yourself too much, im sure she will be fine
xx

[~me~]

My SIL's little one had the flu shot last week before the ban, she is fine.
As the nurse said, just keep an eye on her and give her extra feeds and panadol if she has a fever

[*Beema*]

DD had a half dose of the shot before it was banned, she had a slight temp but nothing else, and is completely fine. Like the nurse said keep an eye on her temp and keep up with the panadol

What a scary time you are having, I can't believe they got it wrong, they have to check and double check
Take care hun xxoo

[~breeze~]

No I dont know anyone who had it & my children didnt have it either.

I just wanted to send positive vibes your way that your DD will be fine. As everyone has said, make sure you keep a close eye on her

I cant believe they gave it to her by accident!!! Thats so bad!

[boomba]

Oh hun how scary....Just keep an eye on her and if you are worried at all take her straight to the hospital xxx Sending all my healing vibes your way x

[Rouge]

It's the children that are susceptible to febrile convulsions that are most at risk. Keep on top of the Panadol and if her temp rises take her to the hospital immediately. The child that died has found to have been from another cause, but the health officials still take it seriously and that is why they have put the ban on until they can have all the finding from the past 3 years of clinical trials in WA. Doesn't mean we should all run out to get flu shots for our under 5's but it doesn't mean we should panic either

[Schmickers]

The majority of cases of severe reaction were clustered in Western Australia, which suggests it is probably a batch problem and not the immunisation in general, so you will probably be okay. Watch her temperature, have some paracetamol on hand, and if her temperature starts to head north, take her to your local ED to be assessed.

And you should probably report this to someone as well - that is a major mistake for a GP to make. They need to tighten up their procedures, pronto.

[Rouge]

No they were in WA because that was where the clinical trials were, alot of the media reports are old cases that are coming out now.

[fi1980]

Thanks girls I am trying not to stress. So far she is fine, a little sooky but that is not out of the ordinary lately as she is teething. Temp so far is normal almost 4 hours after her needles so I have my fingers crossed that she will be ok

[Visitor6]

No they were in WA because that was where the clinical trials were, alot of the media reports are old cases that are coming out now.

Have you got a source for that so I can read more?

Bit late for a Federal ban based on clinical trials before general release.

[Mother Goose]

Watch her temperature, have some paracetamol on hand, and if her temperature starts to head north, take her to your local ED to be assessed.

And you should probably report this to someone as well - that is a major mistake for a GP to make. They need to tighten up their procedures, pronto.

:yeahthat:

Just wanted to add; I actually have the email released from the AMA regarding the suspension of this immunisation. It has been advised to cease this immunisation in under 5's whilst they investigate the cause. At the time of the email being written, it was unknown if the number of children presenting with adverse side effects (especially febrile convulsions) was elevated or within the usual spectrum of adverse reactions. Remember that it is always a risk a person will react to any medication or vaccine. We hope that it doesn't happen but unfortunately, some people do react. In relation to the recent cases reported via the media, it may be that it appears there is an increase because they are being presented via the media. The AMA is investigating the data to see if there is infact an elevation in the number of adverse reactions being reported.

I am in no way down playing the seriousness of an adverse reaction (my personal and professional stance is quiet the opposite), however I do urge people to wait and see the outcome of this investigation.

I am deeply saddened and concerned that your DD has been given the wrong vaccination Fi. I would suggest enquiring with the clinic to find out what they intend to do about this and, personally, I would be reporting it to the relevant authority. If the GP gave it, the Medical Board in your State and also the College of General Practitoners. If it was the Nurse, I'd be reporting it to the Nurses Board. As Schmickers said, it is a VERY serious issue.

Just keep an eye on your DD over the next 24 hours and if you are at ALL concerned, pop into your local ED and explain what has happened and ask them to look her over.

MG

[fi1980]

Thanks again for your advice and concern everybody. I know that there are plenty of little ones that have had the vaccine without any adverse reactions but I must say the more I think about this 'mistake' the angrier I am getting. The vaccine should not have been available and this should not have happened - what if something serious did happen?

So DD did get high temperatures that night and the next day which had me a little worried, especially as they were very sudden. As you can imagine I was taking her temperature about every 15 minutes lol! Basically she was fine one minute then had a raging temperature the next. It was a little scary given all the media hype but panadol seemed to bring things under control quickly and she is fine now.

So the next thing is the second dose of the flu shot - this was scheduled for a month from now and I really don't know if I should get it or not? Guess I have a bit of time to calm down and think about it.

Cheers,
Fi

[2CheekyMonkeys]

i would be absoultely fuming! i hope you are going to report it!

[westy]

OMG...i can't believe they 'accidently' gave a baby the wrong vacination that's just not acceptable at all and i too would be taking the matter further.

I am so glad to hear that your little girl is ok now but i am so sorry you had to go through all of that worry and stress. Take care