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The nursing team are coming into school on Tuesday 26th November to administer the flu vaccination. The vaccine is given as a simple spray up the nose. It is painless, quick, and serious side effects are uncommon. It is designed to protect your child against flu which can be an unpleasant illness and, although rarely may cause serious complications. The flu vaccin provides protection against the strains that are predicted to circulate in the coming season. These strains may change from year to year which is why we recommend receiving the vaccination every year. This vaccination is part of the NHS routine immunisation programme for which your child is now due.
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Further information can be found at the NHS website child-flu-vaccine. This information includes details about children for whom the nasal spray is not appropriate. Please click on the link https://www.somersetsaint.co.uk/Forms/Flu. The consent form needs to be completed even if you do not consent to the vaccination.