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Ensure your child is a Flu Hero this winter
This term, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust’s School Immunisation Service is offering a free, safe and effective flu immunisation to all children from years reception to 11. Flu is highly contagious and spreads through coughs, sneezes and touching contaminated surfaces. It causes fever, aching muscles, a stuffy nose and cough. In some cases, flu can cause serious problems like painful ear infections or breathing issues. Good hand hygiene throughout autumn and winter helps to stop flu spreading.
The flu vaccination will help to protect your child from this nasty virus – and help to prevent it spreading to vulnerable friends and family members.
The vaccine is usually given as a nasal spray, which provides the most effective protection. The nasal spray contains traces of pork gelatine. A gelatine-free flu injection into the arm is also available if the nasal spray isn’t suitable.
Information about your child’s immunisation date and how to complete an online consent form will be sent by your child’s school.
Watch the child-friendly Flu Heroes animated film for more
If you have any questions, contact the School Immunisation Team on 0300 3000 007.