What is the minimum age that can have the vaccine?
The H1N1 flu vaccine is not approved for children under six months of age. You shouldn’t get the H1N1 flu vaccine if: you have had a previous anaphylactic (severe allergic reaction) to any element of the vaccine or: • If you currently have a high fever, you should defer receiving the vaccine until you have recovered • You have a hypersensitivity to eggs (e.g. hives, swelling of mouth and/or throat, breathing difficulty) • You have experienced Guillian Barre Syndrome(GBS) within eight weeks of receiving a seasonal flu vaccine • If you have a mild egg allergy, consult a health care provider before immunization. You may be able to be immunized with some additional precautions.
