NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages parents to get children vaccinated against flu ahead of winter

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is encouraging parents and carers to help keep children healthy over the school terms this winter by getting them vaccinated against flu.All primary and secondary school pupils are eligible for the vaccine, which is given in schools as a painless nasal spray.Getting children vaccinated against flu reduces the chances of them missing class time and other activities due to illness and helps prevent them passing the illness to vulnerable family members. Don't miss the latest headlines from around Renfrewshire.

Sign up to our newsletters here. Consent packs containing a letter, leaflet and consent form will be sent home to parents and carers of school children on return to school in August.

Secondary pupils can self-consent, though they are encouraged to speak to a parent or carer first.Letters with appointment details for children aged two to five years who are not yet at school will begin to arrive at homes from September.Emilia Crighton, Interim Director of Public Health at NHSGGC said: “Getting the nasal spray flu vaccine is the best way to protect your child and those around them.

The flu virus changes over time so your child needs to get the vaccine each year to help stay protected.“Please look out for your child’s consent pack, which they will receive through school from August, and ensure that their completed consent form is returned on time if you wish them to receive the vaccine.”Parents and carers should call the number on their child’s letter if their child has missed their appointment