10/09/2024
Please help to keep your child or child in your care from becoming ill with flu this winter.
Flu can be a very unpleasant illness in children causing fever, extreme tiredness, aching muscles and joints, stuffy nose, dry cough, and sore throat. Complications can include acute bronchitis, painful ear infections, and pneumonia. Some children may need to go to hospital for treatment, including intensive care.
The vaccine also reduces the chance of others in your family, who could be at greater risk from flu, such as grandparents or those with long term health conditions, getting flu from your child.
The Flu Vaccination programme will be delivered in your child/ child in your care’s school by a team of experienced vaccinators from Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust School Aged Immunisation Service. Most children will receive the nasal flu spray, not an injection, but if this is not suitable, an injection can be given instead. If your child misses the school session, Community Clinics will also be available.
For further information please email: [email protected]
