Ex partner doesn't want child to have flu vaccine

[WickedWiccan]

Ex and I have been split for 2 years, share one child. I got a text from him yesterday telling me he doesn't want our child to get the flu vaccination that they normally get through school (his reason is he wants them to build natural immunity). Our child has been having the flu vaccine for years and ex usually is in favour for vaccines.

He does have parental responsibility but I want her to get the vaccine. What can I do?

How old is your child? If they are a teen then I'd say that it's up to them.

Only one parent has to sign the consent.

It will depend whether he has responded to the school immunisations team saying he doesn't consent. If he has they may not do it. If he hasn't and you consent, they will.

Child is 7. It was strange timing because I had just replied to school saying I consent, just like I did the last 2 years.

I didn't even ask my ex, just gave permission to the school to give her the nasal one. He has PR top but I don't need to consult him on ever vaccine she has. I didn't ask if he was OK with our DC having the polio vaccine, I just booked the appointment.

Just give your kid the vaccine. You’ll likely be the one taking care of her anyway. Ignore his anti vax conspiracy nonsense.

If you've already given consent I'd just say its too late sorry 🤷🏻‍♀️

This.

If you look after your DC most of the time, you'll be the one expected to do the nursing.

The flu virus mutates every year, so you can't 'build up immunity'. I'd ignore, and if he pulls you up on it say 'sorry, I"ve already consented and I think they've had it.'