The flu vaccination of children in Kirklees has been declared “unlawful” for discriminating against Muslims, a patient’s charity has claimed.
Thousands of children missed out on protection from flu this winter because the nasal spray vaccine is not halal.
This year’s only vaccine – Fluenz – contains pork gelatine.
Muslim law prevents the consumption of pig based products unless it is a life or death scenario.
[TOP RATED COMMENT] You have to worry for humanity when a silly religious taboo trumps the health and welfare of children.
[SECOND] If the vaccine offered free by the NHS is not to your liking, then go pay for one that is. Simple.
[THIRD] Parents are needlessly putting their children and others at risk by refusing to have them vaccinated. The parents are forcing their religious beliefs on to their children who are not old enough to make their own decisions or question why they cannot have the vaccine. Common sense should prevail in these circumstances not religion. [Huddersfield Examiner] Read more
