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Flu vaccine call to school parents across Ayrshire and Arran to avoid 'extra strain' on NHS

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Ayrshire are being urged to sign their children up for flu vaccinations this winter.NHS chiefs are encouraging as many primary and secondary kids as possible to get protected.Consent forms are being distributed through schools this week ahead of a cut-off date next Tuesday, August 31.Secondary pupils will join all primary school children in Scotland in being eligible for this year’s flu vaccine, given as a painless nasal spray.It comes as more people than ever are being offered protection this year.Dr Elvira Garcia, consultant in public health medicine for NHS Ayrshire & Arran, said: “Flu is serious and can result in even healthy children and teenagers ending up in hospital.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the.

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