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Flu Protect children and young people 2022/23

Protect children and young people with a simple nasal spray

Information about flu vaccination for children and young people in 2022/23

5 reasons to get your child vaccinated against flu

  1. Protect your child
    The vaccine will help protect your child against serious complications from flu, like pneumonia.
  2. Protect you, your family and friends 
    Vaccinating your child against flu will help protect others especially if they are vulnerable to complications from flu.
  3. It’s a nasal spray 
    Most children have a quick and painless nasal spray and are not upset afterwards.
  4. It’s better than having flu 
    Flu illness is unpleasant and can be serious for some children. Flu vaccines are safe and have been given to millions of children worldwide.
  5. Avoid losses 
    When children get flu they miss school or important opportunities to develop, and parents may need to take time off work or make other childcare arrangements.

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