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Keeping our children well this winter
Flu vaccines are now available for children aged 2 to 3 years and school-aged children (Reception to Year 11).
Each winter in the UK, thousands of children who do not have a health condition need hospital care because of flu.
Children can catch and spread flu easily. Vaccinating them also helps protect others who are at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu, such as babies, anyone who's pregnant, and older people.
The children's flu vaccine is quick and easy to receive and is usually given as a painless nasal spray in each nostril.
If you have a child of school age, you should get an invitation from your child's school or the School Age Immunisation Service to get their vaccine. If your child misses their vaccination at school or if they are home-schooled, they should be offered a flu vaccine at a community clinic.
If you have a child who is aged 2 to 3 you should get an invitation from your GP surgery. Alternatively, your child may be able to have their vaccine at a participating pharmacy as some are now able to offer children’s flu vaccinations.
Find out more at: nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine