09/09/2026
🌙✨ Children's Flu Nasal Spray – Information for Muslim Families ✨🌙
💙👨👩👧👦 We understand that some Muslim parents may have questions about the children's flu nasal spray. The vaccine contains a highly processed porcine gelatine ingredient, and some families may wish to understand the Islamic guidance available before making a decision.
🌟 The British Fatwa Council has published guidance stating that the children's nasal flu vaccine is permissible for Muslims to use.
🛡️ Why is the Children's Flu Nasal Spray Important?
✅ Helps protect children against flu and its complications.
✅ Helps reduce the spread of flu to vulnerable family members, including babies, grandparents and those with long-term health conditions.
✅ Supports the health and wellbeing of the wider community.
✅ Protects not only the child receiving the vaccine but also those around them.
🌙 What Does the British Fatwa Council Say?
📖 The guidance explains that the ruling is based on established Islamic principles relating to medical need and necessity.
📖 The ruling also refers to the principle of Istihala (transformation), which is discussed in detail within the published fatwa.
📖 After reviewing the evidence, the British Fatwa Council concludes:
💬 "Considering this evidence, we conclude the nasal flu vaccine containing porcine gelatine is permissible for use."
🔗 Useful Links
🌐 British Fatwa Council Guidance
👉 Can Muslims Use the Nasal Flu Vaccine with Porcine Gelatine? - Latest UK Islamic Fatawa/Rulings
🌐 NHS Children's Flu Vaccine Information
👉 Children's flu vaccine - NHS
🌐 Further Information / FAQs
👉 Fatwa on Flu vaccine containing Porcine gelatine - Latest UK Islamic Fatawa/Rulings
💬 If you have any questions about the children's flu nasal spray, our team will be happy to help and discuss any concerns you may have.
💙🛡️ Protect Your Child • Protect Your Family • Protect Your Community 🛡️💙
