Parents urged by NHS Highland to make sure children aged between two and five years old receive their flu vaccination
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NHS Highland is encouraging the parents and guardians of all children aged between two and five in the region to ensure their child receives the flu vaccination this year.
The flu vaccine is offered to all children in this age group, who are not yet in primary school, through their GP practice.
Vaccination will help protect children against flu which can be a serious illness, even for healthy children.
Dr Tim Allison, NHS Highland’s Director of Public Health, said: “We would strongly recommend that all children aged between two and five living in Highland receive their flu vaccine this year.
“Immunisation will reduce the risk of children spreading flu to their friends and family, and vaccination will help GP practices and hospitals across NHS Highland avoid the additional pressure that a spike in seasonal flu would add on top of pressures caused by Covid-19.
“Practices across NHS Highland have sufficient vaccines available to immunise children. Parents and guardians are encouraged to contact their GP to arrange appointments for their children. Almost all children can have the flu vaccine as a simple, painless nasal spray which is safe and effective.”
Further information about flu vaccination for pre-school children is available on the NHS Inform website here.
