Swine Flu - should we be getting the kids the flu jab again?

ladybug · #1 (**permalink**) 03-11-10, 19:55

Anyone up on this? I just read about the young girl in N.I. who died from it this week.

Chris got his jab, and Katie didn't. Should I be arranging for Katie to get the jag? Should Chrissy get another one this year? How does this work?

cole · #2 (**permalink**) 03-11-10, 21:03

If they had it then no. I dont know if they are offering it out to kids yet this year, check with your GP x

rachaelmae · #3 (**permalink**) 03-11-10, 21:08

Vaccine only lasts about a year.

H1N1 is available in the seasonal flu jab but they are only offering it to at risk groups (elderly/physical complications/poultry or care workers)

rachaelmae · #4 (**permalink**) 03-11-10, 21:09

and pregnant women.

ladybug · #5 (**permalink**) 03-11-10, 21:16

Rightyho, ta xxx

cole · #6 (**permalink**) 03-11-10, 21:17

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Originally Posted by rachaelmae

Vaccine only lasts about a year.

H1N1 is available in the seasonal flu jab but they are only offering it to at risk groups (elderly/physical complications/poultry or care workers)

Why dont we all get the same info??? I was told by NHS it lasts forever???

And my Mum was.

rachaelmae · #7 (**permalink**) 03-11-10, 21:24

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Originally Posted by cole

Why dont we all get the same info??? I was told by NHS it lasts forever???

And my Mum was.

All flu vaccines are temporary immunity, best immunity is from getting the illness

Trouble is flu strains mutate, so this years swine flu will differ from last years, there is also different classes of the same strain. Some people may have immunity for longer some wont, general guide is flu jabs should be yearlyx

cole · #8 (**permalink**) 03-11-10, 21:29

I see, my Mum had the flu jab. Unfortunatly she has now got flu

typical she gets one not covered

rachaelmae · #9 (**permalink**) 03-11-10, 21:30

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Originally Posted by cole

I see, my Mum had the flu jab. Unfortunatly she has now got flu

typical she gets one not covered

Aw bless her, hope shes better soonxx

Flu jabs have the lowest rate of immunity from all vaccines, think its about 70% ?? effective.

iwantone · #10 (**permalink**) 06-11-10, 09:01

This ears flu jab is a combined influenza / H1N1 jab. At risk groups here are pregnant women the elderl and children under 18 ears. We have had ours and our Dr recommended that in laws get one before the come over for the arrival of our new babe. MIL & FIL had theirs done at asda last week for 8 pounds. Hope our mum feels better soon Cole. x