Orchard Primary SchoolFlu Vaccination
NHS England requires that all parents and carers receive an offer of the influenza vaccine for their child. It is important that they receive a response from every parent/carer to evidence that every child has been given the opportunity to receive the protection against the influenza virus this winter.
What's in the nasal spray flu vaccine?
The nasal spray flu vaccine contains small amounts of weakened flu viruses. They do not cause flu in children.
As flu viruses change each year, a new nasal spray vaccine has to be given each year.
The nasal spray vaccine contains gelatine derived from pigs (porcine gelatine).
There is an injectable porcine free vaccine also now available.
If this is not suitable, speak to your child's nurse or doctor, or the school aged immunisation service about your options.
Your child may be able to have an injected vaccine instead.
The Lambeth Immunisation Team would like to invite parents/carers to a community catch up clinic. Parents/carers must complete the form below and call 020 8614 5495 to book a clinic appointment.
For further details and to consent to the vaccine, please read below and click the link in the letter below
