Swine Flu jab for kiddies?

[DaveB]

It's no differnet to the normal flu jab. Produced in the same way and works in the same way. It contains a dose of inert virus material that triggers an immune response without actually infecting you.

The usual flu jabs work in exactly the same way. They change the inert virus used every year and the choice is based on best efforts at predicting which flu strains will be prevalent in any given year.

The Swine flu one is just tailored specifically for that strain.

If you'd normally get your kid immunised for flu then go ahead and do it, it's no differant. If you don't there is no particular reason to rush out and do it for this one, it's entirely down to you.

[Mich the Tester]

That's unlikely as it was withdrawn about 50 years ago.

I think it's still being used to treat leprosy.

[DimPrawn]

If your kids have a history of respiratory infection or are generally a bit sickly, they might as well go for it.

My kids are made of stern stuff like me. Almost super-human.

[DaveB]

My kids are made of stern stuff like me. Almost sub-human.

FTFY

[singhr]

I think it's still being used to treat leprosy.

you are right and sadly some pregnant mothers have been taking it and kids with disabilities being born all over again 50 years on - makes you want to weep.

[EternalOptimist]

My kids are made of stern stuff like me. Almost super-human.

I doubt if they'll be able to get the needle in then, unless they bring the green kryptonite.

They offered the missus the jab and she refused point blank. She has seen more dosage fck ups and mistakes than the late Dr H.Shipman.

[DimPrawn]

I've made my mind up, he's not having the jab.

[EternalOptimist]

I've made my mind up, he's not having the jab.

Good man.

[Paddy]

Doctors rang the missus and said, please bring in the shrimp for his swine flu jab.

Opinion? Bother, don't bother, too risky, essential?

Just another little *****.

Ps what is wrong with pr***?

[Moscow Mule]

I've made my mind up, he's not having the jab.

Well, it's you that will have to deal with your Missus after she's had 2 weeks off looking after the mite at home if he gets it.