All children from Reception to Year 11, including those who are home educated, are eligible for the flu vaccination.
For most children, the vaccine will be given via a nasal spray. For children who require a pork gelatine-free alternative, or who are unable to have the nasal spray for medical reasons, an injectable vaccination is available on request.
Vaccinations will be given by healthcare professionals from Vaccination UK in school.
Reminder to get your child vaccinated
If your child missed their school vaccination session, parents can still arrange vaccination before 31 January by:
- Attending a mobile or community vaccination clinic
- Contacting your GP practice
- Calling Vaccination UK directly to book an appointment
- Wolverhampton: 01902 200077
- •Walsall: 01922 902035
- •Sandwell: 0121 592 1110
- •Dudley: 01384 431712
Getting your child vaccinated helps keep them well, reduces absences from school, and protects the wider community during winter when the NHS is under pressure.
Please arrange your child’s flu vaccination as soon as possible.
For more information, visit: nhs.uk – Child flu vaccine
Children aged two and three years, as well as those with long-term health conditions, will be able to get their flu vaccine at their GP practice or a local pharmacy that offers NHS children's flu vaccination (from 1 October 2025).
