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Is it permissible to give flu vaccination containing pork gelatine to children?

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Is it permissible to give flu vaccination containing pork gelatine to children?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 years ago

If the vaccination is taken orally to the stomach, then is not allowed if you are sure that it contains pork gelatine. If it is taken as injection or drops which does go to the stomach directly, then it is allowed.

Wassalam.