Chief medical officer Sir Liam Donaldson
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AdvertisementSir Liam Donaldson says the government is offering the swine flu vaccine to children under five because they are more vulnerable to complications.
He said data showed a higher number of complications in swine flu patients of that age group than any other, suggesting they were being hit harder by the virus.
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