Do babies die from the Swine Flu?

Answer 1

Yes. Anyone can die from the Swine Flu but babies under six months old are especially at risk of catching the flu and complications since they have immune systems that are not yet fully developed. Family members and others who are around infants that age are encouraged to isolate themselves from the baby when at all possible to avoid transfer of the virus. All careful precautions need to be used, all in contact should get vaccinated so they are less likely to carry virus into the house with the infant. There should be the minimum number of people in direct contact with the infant, others should maintain a distance of six feet or more. Caregivers who may have been exposed to the virus should find replacements to care for the baby or wear surgical masks to prevent respiratory droplets from getting to the baby until they know if they have the flu.

Once babies are 6 months old they can be given vaccination (flu shots), children over 2 can use the nasal spray vaccines.

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