urges parents and carers to get children vaccinated against flu … – NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Parents and carers of pre-school and primary aged children are being encouraged to make sure their child gets the free flu vaccine this winter.

Given as a painless nasal spray, the vaccine not only helps protect children but can also help prevent them spreading the virus to more vulnerable family members and friends over the winter months.

Invitation appointment letters for 2 to 5-year-old pre-school children were posted from August and primary school aged children have received consent forms for in-school vaccination sessions taking place this autumn around Ayrshire. If your child has missed their appointment or school clinic, or has been given an appointment thats not suitable, they can attend a Childhood Vaccination Team drop-in session. The locations and times are listed below:

Please note these clinics can only accommodate pre-school children age 2 to 5 years and primary school aged children (only after a vaccination session has been held in the relevant school).

NHS Ayrshire & Arran Director of Public Health Lynne McNiven said:

Flu can be serious, even for otherwise healthy children. Thats why all 2 to 5-year-olds and school aged children are being offered the flu vaccine this winter. The flu virus is always changing, so your child needs to get the vaccine every year to make sure they have the best protection.

The vaccine is a quick, painless, nasal spray, and will just feel like a tickle in their nose. If your child has missed their appointment or you need to reschedule, you can head along to one of the drop-in sessions being run by our Childhood Vaccination Teams.

For more information about the childhood flu vaccine, visit http://www.nhsinform.scot/childflu or call:

ENDS

Background

For updates on drop-in seasonal flu vaccination clinics offered by the Childhood Vaccination Team please visit: https://www.nhsaaa.net/services/services-a-z/flu-vaccine/

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