Flu nasal spray?

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My DD is due her flu nasal spray today but I'm in two mins whether to get it or not?any opinions?

Why wouldn't you get it?

My ds got his on Monday, little sniffly for the first 24 hours but absolutely fine since. He found it funny.

What are your concerns?

I'm not really sure I just don't know much about it?i sound silly

I understand, I was a little nervous as it was live, I worry about possible side effects etc. but flu is nasty and can be dangerous for young children.

Have a read up on the nhs site Here and see what you think. Did they give you some gumpf to read with the permission form?

www.nhs.uk/Conditions/vaccinations/Pages/child-flu-vaccine.aspx

Well it's only anecdotal of course but I wouldn't hesitate. Ds had flu aged 3 and ended up with pneumonia. I honestly thought we'd lose him.

Kids can die from flu. Mine all get the spray.

it isn't very effective and is live and sheds to immunocompromised people.

www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/children.htm

have a good read up...probably too late if it was today!

Mine both got it (2 and 4) and no side effects at all

It has been more effective in the UK compared to the US which is why it's still being recommended here. Ds is due his soon too.

Eldest had hers a few weeks ago, no side effects at all although I understand it's different for everyone. Youngest was too young to have it so in my mind I'm protecting them both by the eldest getting it.

Mine had it 2 week ago and is now really poorly with high temp/bad cough on day 4 now. Thought it would eradicate this, seems worse than a cold