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Some of the links included in this information leads to content created by other organisations and may not be available in Welsh. 

The following information relates to the 2025-26 flu season. 

Childhood influenza vaccination programme

This page contains guidance and resources aimed primarily at supporting the school influenza immunisation programme for 2025 – 2026. Some content may also be relevant for immunisation of pre-school children.

On this page

 

Guidance

Vaccination programme recommendations from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) and Welsh Government policy can be found at the links below.

Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation - GOV.UK (external site) (read JCVI publications and statements; search e.g. influenza)

 

 

Welsh Health Circulars and Welsh Government letters

 

Training resources and events

Online courses and training materials about a number of vaccines and diseases can be accessed via the E-learning page.

Further immunisation training information and resources are provided on the Training Resources and Events page.

 

Clinical resources and information

Keep in mind that vaccine eligibility information in Wales and England differs.

 

Patient group directions (PGDs) and protocols

PGD templates for the influenza vaccine can be found on Patient group directions (PGDs) - Welsh Medicines Advice Service (external site).

 

Further clinical resources and information

 

Template letters

 

Other Resources

Data and surveillance