Please see information from Somerset SAINTS (school aged immunisation team):
“It has been confirmed that the nasal flu vaccination program for 2024 is being offered to all school aged children from Reception up to and including Year 11.
The vaccine is given as a simple spray up the nose. It is painless, quick, and serious side effects are uncommon. It is designed to protect your child against flu which can be an unpleasant illness and, although rarely may cause serious complications. The flu vaccine provides protection against the strains that are predicted to circulate in the coming season. These strains may change from year to year which is why we recommend receiving the vaccination every year.
This vaccination is part of the NHS routine immunisation programme for which your child is now due.
Further information can be found at the NHS website www.nhs.uk/child-flu. This information includes details about children for whom the nasal spray is not appropriate. Here is a PDF for families to read and find the link within:
Please complete the decision form (one for each child, please) using the above link, this link will close at midday on the working day before the team is due to visit so please complete this as soon as possible as the team will be unable to take any consents after this point. If you are unable to access the online consent form for any reason, please contact Somerset SAINT for assistance.
The link will close at midday on the working day before our school’s scheduled session date; all forms will need to be submitted prior to this date.”
