Thanks all

I thought this link was interesting. http://www.healthkey.com/sns-ap-eu-germa...0562.story
German politicians and high-ranking govt employees are getting a adjuvant-free version of the vaccine, while the German public are getting the same version as the majority of the UK - ie, the one with adjuvants/mercury in it. Also, it seems as though countries like Canada have ordered the adjuvant-free version for vulnerable groups like pregnant women.

None of this is making me feel particularly more reassured by NHS advice that the vaccine is safe.

But on the other hand... a 31-year-old pregant woman from Manchester has just died after contracting swine flu. No other recorded health complications.

So I guess I'm no closer to knowing what to do and will just try to assess the situation as it develops. In the meantime, I'll also be asking my doctor if Celvapan (the adjuvant-free version) will be made available here. I'll let you know if I get any good news.

Helen

PS RussB - don't worry, I won't be drinking large quantities of mouthwash any time soon, even if it's 'natural' mouthwash... :-)