The children’s nasal spray flu vaccine is safe and effective. It’s offered every year to children to help protect them against flu.
Flu is caused by the influenza virus. It can be a very unpleasant illness for children. It can also lead to serious problems, such as bronchitis and pneumonia.
Children can catch and spread flu easily. Vaccinating them also protects others who are vulnerable to flu, such as babies and older people.
Where to have the flu vaccine
| Child’s age | Where to have the flu vaccine |
|---|---|
| From 6 months until 2 years (with long-term condition) | GP surgery |
| From 2 years until child starts primary school | GP surgery |
| All children at primary school | School |
| Year 7 to year 11 secondary school children | School |
| Children in reception to year 11 (with long-term condition) | School or GP surgery |
| Home-schooled children (same ages as reception to year 11) | Community clinic |
Please contact the surgery on 0191 496 3770 to book your child’s flu vaccination/nasal.
