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Flu nasal

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dazzlerdo · 19/09/2021 20:31

Has anyone let their 2.5 year old have the nasal flu spray?

Had a message from my gp saying DD can now book in for the spray.
I've heard a few people say their DC got ill after having it.

Just after some advice, if you let yours have it was everything ok? Do you think it's necessary for them to have it?
She does go to nursery 4 days a week whilst I work so always coming home with a cold. If that makes any difference

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DirtyBlonde · 19/09/2021 20:32

I'd rather my DC had (brief, mid) side effects than actual flu

NuffSaidSam · 19/09/2021 20:32

Yes, she should get it. That's why they offer it to them.

Your GP or HV would be a better place to ask this question, people with facts and medical knowledge.

GoodnightGrandma · 19/09/2021 20:33

It will hopefully stop her getting flu and the potential side effects of flu, and it will hopefully stop her passing it on to vulnerable people. So yes, it’s worth it in my opinion.

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meow1989 · 19/09/2021 20:33

Yes and ds will be having it again this year. Flu can be a fatal illness, its much more more just a cold. Ds is a snotbag all winter anyway so not sure we would notice side effects much!

Fwiw dh and I will be having the jab too.

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dazzlerdo · 19/09/2021 20:38

I'm all for her having it, really don't want her getting the flu and giving it to my 18 month old.
I've had the jab for the past 3 years, it's her dad who's not to sure.

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NuffSaidSam · 19/09/2021 20:41

Get him to be clear and specific with his reasons. If he can't be clear and specific, she can have the vaccine. If his reasons are not based on science and research, she can have the vaccine. Basically, she'll be able to have the vaccine (unless her Dad is a top scientist with new information that hasn't been published yet?)

lancslass17 · 19/09/2021 20:41

My Ds is having it. He seems to have a runny nose every week I assume form swimming lessons so prob won't be able to tell the difference.

GoodnightGrandma · 19/09/2021 20:41

It’s on the NHS childhood schedule, so it’s a normal childhood vaccination. Maybe that will help him.

TwinMum89 · 19/09/2021 20:45

My 2 year twins had theirs on Friday. Both seem absolutely fine other than a slight snotty nose for boy twin, which is one of the common symptoms.

Livpool · 19/09/2021 20:48

DS is 5 so had it a couple of times. He has never had a reaction

LakeShoreD · 19/09/2021 20:50

Personally no. I get mine the flu shot instead as it’s not a live vaccine and there’s been a few years recently where the nasal spray hasn’t been terribly effective so I feel more confident in the injection than the nasal spray. But flu is no joke, if the choice is the spray or nothing then I’d go with the spray.

Bobholll · 19/09/2021 20:50

We’ve never had any side effects from the flu spray. Two kids. 🤷🏼‍♀️

The nasal spray is beneficial in that really helps stop kids spreading it as much if they do catch it (in comparison to the jab). This is proven via several years of use, unlike the covid jab which is obviously new & limited data. Which right now with covid, we really need. We need to help the NHS. And also, it will protect any elderly or vulnerable relatives.

I’ve had flu twice. I would do anything to protect my kids from catching it. I was so, so poorly. Far more poorly than I was with covid.

Letsallscreamatthesistene · 19/09/2021 20:52

It'll protect her against the strains that are included in that vaccine, which are the predominant strains in any given year. Im not sure why you wouldnt want that?

GoodnightGrandma · 19/09/2021 20:52

The nasal spray is far more effective than the jab and is the vaccine of choice for children.
It’s live but weakened so you can’t catch flu from it.

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dazzlerdo · 19/09/2021 21:08

Thanks all. I will ring tomorrow and get her an appointment for it.
I've never had an issue with her having it, it's him saying she's to young to have stuff put in her body! Yet she's had all her vaccines!!
He doesn't trust our government anymore with everything that's happening.
Told him it's the flu jab not covid vaccine!
It's been out years!
But... he's had the covid vaccine himself!

Told him she's having it. So we're sorted now.
Thank you everyone

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Pissinthepottyplease · 19/09/2021 21:58

@LakeShoreD

Personally no. I get mine the flu shot instead as it’s not a live vaccine and there’s been a few years recently where the nasal spray hasn’t been terribly effective so I feel more confident in the injection than the nasal spray. But flu is no joke, if the choice is the spray or nothing then I’d go with the spray.
Where are you getting the shot? I thought it wasn’t licensed for young children.
Knittingupastorm · 19/09/2021 22:02

I’ll be booking my DD in for hers as soon as we’re able - currently the surgery don’t know when they’ll be receiving it.

Mummyme87 · 19/09/2021 22:06

Yes my 3yr old went for his pre school boosters last week and got flu spray at the same time. He’s had a runny nose ever since, I’ll take that over flu however

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dazzlerdo · 19/09/2021 22:19

@Mummyme87

Yes my 3yr old went for his pre school boosters last week and got flu spray at the same time. He’s had a runny nose ever since, I’ll take that over flu however
Well she had a constant runny nose anyway from nursery so that's no big deal
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LakeShoreD · 20/09/2021 06:34

Where are you getting the shot? I thought it wasn’t licensed for young children.
Private GP. Also getting the baby done at the same time since babies can’t have the nasal spray and I’m not taking my chances with him given he’s in nursery FT. Anything to avoid the flu, I ended up in hospital with it as a teen and it was horrific.

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