Swine flu vaccination: frequently asked questions

• Do I really need to have the vaccine? Why?

• I'm pregnant, should I have the flu vaccine?

• Do I need the vaccine if I've already had swine flu?

• Aren't I at increased risk of anaphylaxis if I have the vaccine having already had swine flu?

• Will the vaccine give me flu?

• Does vaccine cause Guillain Barré Syndrome?

• Do at risk patients need to have the swine flu vaccine as well as the seasonal flu vaccine? Can I have both vaccines at the same time?

• What would happen if we did nothing?

References

All quotes are taken from the BMJ Learning swine flu podcast series. The BMJ Learning modules, where you can listen to the discussions and read the full transcripts are available on learning.bmj.com

•    Swine flu: your vaccination questions answered (2)

•    Swine flu: your vaccination questions answered (3)

 EMEA licensing information, including safety profile, patient information leaflet and marketing authorisation can be reviewed here:

http://www.emea.europa.eu/influenza/home.htm

Review the evidence on Guillaume-Barre here:

http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/339/sep09_1/b3577