.... The Muslim Council of Britain said the vaccines are not permitted in Islam unless lives are at risk and there are no alternatives.
Dr Shuja Shafi, the chairman of the council's research and documentation committee, said: "There should be more work towards an alternative.
"We should be trying to find a long-term solution. The needs of the people must be met."
Dr Shafi advised anyone concerned about the use of gelatine in vaccines to consult a medical practitioner and make an "informed decision".
Mark Frazer, from the Office of the Chief Rabbi, said vaccines containing porcine gelatine are not an issue for the Jewish community because they are not ingested.
A spokeswoman from Public Health England said the nasal flu vaccination is not mandatory and the decision is "one for parents alone".
"We recognise that there is still some uncertainty among some groups about the acceptability of the nasal spray.
"We will continue to monitor these concerns and consider them carefully." [BBC] Read more
