Dear Parent/Guardian,
The School Nursing Service will visit the school to offer pupils a nasal flu spray vaccine on 16/11/2026
The online consent form and more information can be found here: E- Consent Form Link
We encourage all parents/carers to complete a consent form for their child or young person, regardless of whether they wish them to receive the vaccination.
The NHS recommends that your child has a flu vaccination every year.
It’s very important to protect your child from flu to make sure they stay as healthy as possible. The best flu vaccine for most children is a nasal spray, however there is a gelatine free/inactivated injectable option available.
To help make sure the vaccine is suitable for your child, and they don’t miss out, please take time to read the information and follow the link to complete the electronic consent form as soon as possible, before the planned vaccination date.
***If your child is under the care of a healthcare professional and their advice is required before vaccination, please ensure the consent form is submitted at least 3 working days before the session date. Consent forms received later than this may result in your child being unable to receive their vaccine at the school session and instead will be invited to a community clinic.
We encourage parental engagement and consent wherever possible for young people: However, everyone aged 16 years and over is presumed to have the capacity to give consent themselves, unless the opposite is demonstrated. If a child under the age of 16 fully understands what is involved, they are legally able to make an informed decision to consent. They are advised to inform their parent/guardian. However, have the right to not disclose this information if they wish. (This would apply to secondary school age children)
The nasal spray flu vaccine that contains porcine gelatine is the best protection against flu for children. If you want to have your child protected against Flu, but you do not want them to have the nasal spray, you can request the gelatine free injection instead on the consent form and you may be invited to a clinic. If your child attends a SECONDARY SCHOOL they will receive their vaccine in school.
Should you have any difficulties accessing the above link, please contact 01633 431685 for further support.