Would love to get some views on a decision I am mulling:
DD1 2.6 about to start nursery two mornings a week (purely for socialising purposes). DD2 is 16 weeks. We live in London. Family friend who's a doctor (altho not in UK) has advised I postpone nursery for DD1 as well as all other group activities as he believes there will be a second surge of the illness come Sept and the risks outweigh the benefits, esp the risks to DD2.
I am concerned about the safety of the vaccine tbh and may not take it up if offered. Obviously, the above approach is not guaranteed - otherwise could not buy food, use public transport, basically not go anywhere etc - but would drastically reduce chances of getting swine flu.
Anyone else in the same boat and considering going into semi hibernation for a few months til the anticipated "resurgence" passes? Or am i overreacting? Am inclined to let her start and then pull her out if predictions prove correct, even before any actual cases reported at the nursery...
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WWYD - postpone nursery until flu season passes?
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westlondonmumof2 · 19/08/2009 20:11
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