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Flu vaccination for 2 year olds

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rumtumtugger · 15/10/2013 18:29

I just had my 2.5yo vaccinated with the flu nasal spray. We weren't given any info to take away re side effects and I'm a bit worried about any negative impact on my newborn given it's a live vaccine -she's 8 weeks old but was 6 weeks early, so is only 2 weeks corrected.

What side effects can I expect? And should I keep my toddler away from the newborn as much as possible?

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earlymidlifecrisis · 15/10/2013 20:06

Bumping for you as my DD had hers today too and wasn't really told anything!!

lyndie · 15/10/2013 21:38

Your vaccinated child is not infectious to your baby. Although the vaccine is live its weakened so the childs immune system will respond but they won't get ill. We got a leaflet in the post and one after the vaccination, didn't have any side effects in the end though.

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