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Child flu vaccinations

Amberet

Hi everyone,

My 5 year old son (he’s autistic with a PDA profile) was offered a nasal flu vaccination at school, which he refused. We’ve been given another appointment for me to take him to have it done (tomorrow morning!) but I know it’s going to be a massive struggle.

I’m very pro-vacccination and am really keen for him to have it. I’ll take him to the appointment and try to make it as easy on him as possible, but I’ve already spoken to the community vaccination team and the adjustments they can (or are willing to) offer him are minimal (a quiet room, but only if it happens to be available at his appointment time).

I’m wondering if anyone has any tips? I’m also wondering what the lesser evil is if he’s finding it too difficult - abandon the vaccine and prevent him experiencing a meltdown, or push on and protect him from flu? I’m autistic too and am having trouble quantifying what’s best. 

Thanks!

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  • My reply mightn’t be of help now and perhaps inappropriate. If so, my apologies and please disregard.

    My dogs used to receive nasal ‘kennel cough’ (a viral respiratory illness) vaccinations. These were an ordeal as dogs are highly sensitive in that area. Later, injectable vaccines were licensed for UK veterinary use. This year my dogs received their vaccinations orally, along the gum line, followed by treats. It was a much happier experience for all parties.

    I am wondering if oral vaccinations might be made available for children now or in the future? If so, perhaps they could be followed by a sweet rather than dog treats. 

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  • My reply mightn’t be of help now and perhaps inappropriate. If so, my apologies and please disregard.

    My dogs used to receive nasal ‘kennel cough’ (a viral respiratory illness) vaccinations. These were an ordeal as dogs are highly sensitive in that area. Later, injectable vaccines were licensed for UK veterinary use. This year my dogs received their vaccinations orally, along the gum line, followed by treats. It was a much happier experience for all parties.

    I am wondering if oral vaccinations might be made available for children now or in the future? If so, perhaps they could be followed by a sweet rather than dog treats. 

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