Keighley Muslims have been advised a nasal spray flu vaccine for youngsters is compatible with Islam.
But local religious leaders have questioned this view.
Shirley Brierley, consultant in public health for Bradford Council, was responding to concerns this type of vaccine was derived from pork.
.... “As the nasal spray contains a form of pork gelatine, it would not be permissible for Muslims to administer,” he said. “Therefore, Muslim children should be offered the injection as an alternative.” [Keighley News] Read more
