STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 4 (UPI) -- A government agency in Sweden is recommending that children under the age of 3 not be given the H1N1 swine flu vaccine.
The Swedish Medical Products Agency says a proper dose for that age group hasn't been established, Sweden's The Local newspaper reported Friday.
"Before this data is compiled ... the vaccine is considered suitable only for children with underlying risk factors," the agency said in a statement.
A risk/benefit analysis indicates children younger than 6 months should not be given the H1N1 flu vaccine at all, the agency says.
In the case of pregnant women, the agency is recommending the vaccine be given as early as possible.
The agency recommendations were compiled in cooperation with the Swedish Pediatric Association and are supported by the country's National Board of Health and Welfare, The Local said.
