Children can catch and spread flu easily. Vaccinating them also protects others who are vulnerable to flu, such as babies and older people.
The children’s nasal spray flu vaccine is safe and effective. It’s offered every year to children to help protect them against flu.
Children with long-term health conditions, such as diabetes or heart problems, are at higher risk from flu. It’s important they’re vaccinated. You can ask the GP surgery to give them the vaccine instead of them having it at school if you prefer.
The vaccine is given as a spray squirted up each nostril. It’s quick and painless. Any child who catches flu after vaccination is less likely to be seriously ill or be admitted to hospital.
Flu vaccines are very safe.
Side effects of the nasal spray flu vaccine or injection are mild and do not last long.
Call your GP today for more information.
Leave a reply