Flu nasal spray

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It's that time of year again. Is the nasal flu spray permitted for our Muslim children?
I am aware the amount of porcine gelatin used as a stabiliser in it is tiny amounts so on that basis is it ok? Trying to upload a doc from NHS which says this But can't do it on my phone.
I am not sure if the injection is available as an alternative in my area.

We have opted for the injection but not for the pork reason. My DD had such a sore nose for over a month after the nasal vaccine. You can request either.

We went for the injection rather than the spray. I know there are arguments that it may be permissible for health reasons but the presence of an alternative meant we felt we couldn't justify it.

We went for nasal spray. I have a disabled child with allergies and extensive health issues.

At the end of the day we looked at the negatives to the positives.

I didn't accept it for my kids as it wasn't a medicine as such but preventative and mainly to stop spread amount others as rather than benefit for my own child's health. In years of concern like this one the injection has been offered and have accepted that, I would have paid for private jabs too protect others but nowhere would do them for kids.

It's important for people to have information to make their own informed choices, and it's important to ensure we get that information from reputable, evidence-based sources. The development of vaccinations has saved millions of lives and improved many more - no medication is side-effect free, but when it comes to vaccinations, those side-effects are almost always (for the majority of people) less of an issue than the disease being prevented or ameliorated.

I'd suggest people speak with their own GP and with a Muslim doctor for advice if they have worries or questions, or just want more information in order to make a choice that sits right for them and their family's circumstances.

We always get it for our kids. I did consider the injections instead as that is an option but didn't think it was fair to inflict more pain etc on my children than necessary. They're very little still and can't make the decision about it themselves obviously. I also think it's my obligation as a parent to try to protect them from flu (and the complications that can subsequently arise) so not having any wouldn't be an option for us either.

https://www.britishfatwacouncil.org/fatwa-on-flu-vaccine-containing-porcine-gelatine/

I don't know if this would help. But we do have children whose parents consent to the nasal spray.