Protecting all children aged 2-3 years against flu
NHS in Bolton advice regarding the free nasal flu spray for children between the ages of 2 and 3 years. .
Who should have the nasal spray flu vaccine?
The nasal spray flu vaccine is free on the NHS for:
- Children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2021 – born between 1 September 2017 and 31 August 2019
- All primary school children (reception to year 6)
- All year 7 to year 11 children in secondary school
- Children aged 2 to 17 years with long-term health conditions
If families do not wish for their child to receive the nasal spray flu vaccine, then they are encouraged to speak to their GP surgery as there is an alternative available.
Five reasons to vaccinate children (for more information visit: www.nhs.uk/child-flu)
- Protect children - The vaccine will help protect children against flu and serious complications such as bronchitis and pneumonia
- Protect everyone, family and friends - Vaccinating children will help protect more vulnerable friends and family
- No injection needed - The nasal spray is painless and easy to have
- It’s better than having flu - The nasal spray helps protect against flu, has been given to millions of children worldwide and has an excellent safety record
- Avoid costs - If a child gets flu, parents may have to take time off work or arrange alternative childcare
Helping to protect children, every winter