Children's school-aged immunisation service

Information about the NHFT children's school-aged immunisation service

Overview
Reviews and feedback

Type

Children's 0-19 Services

Over the course of your child's young life, they will receive a few immunisations which will help to protect them from dangerous childhood diseases.

You can find out more about vaccinations and how old your child will be for each one by visiting the NHS website.

NHFT helps to run the flu vaccination programme in Northamptonshire schools each year, and we are on hand to offer advice and reassurance if you are concerned or worried about vaccinations.

Who is this service for? Children of school age across Northamptonshire.

Explore our Children's Resource Hub for immunisations information by age

Reviews and feedback

Have you had your immunisation or been in touch with the School Aged Immunisation Service and want to give NHFT your feedback?

For young people aged 11 to 18, please give us your feedback via this form.

For parents and carers, please give us your feedback via this form.

Feedback is a gift, it tells us what we are doing well, what we need to improve and what we need to change.

Flu vaccine
You can find the Flu Vaccination Consent Form here. Please complete the online form to provide consent for your child's vaccination.

5 reasons for your children to have the flu vaccine:

Protects your child

Protects you, your family and friends

No injection needed

The nasal spray is safe, effective and used worldwide

It can avoid having to take time off work or arrange childcare if your child has flu

Why should my children have the flu vaccine?

Flu can be a very unpleasant illness in children causing fever, stuffy nose, dry cough, sore throat, aching muscles and joints, and extreme tiredness. This can last several days or more. Some children may need to go to hospital for treatment. Serious complications of flu include a painful ear infection, acute bronchitis, and pneumonia.

How does the nasal spray work?

The nasal spray contains viruses that have been weakened to prevent them from causing flu but will help your child to build up immunity. This means your child will be better able to fight off flu.

Benefits of the flu vaccine

The vaccine 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.

Vaccine information

The nasal spray vaccine contains a small amount of porcine gelatine, used as stabiliser. If preferred, a gelatine free inactivated injection can be accessed via a community clinic.

What to expect on the day

The nurse will come into your child's school to deliver the vaccination which will be given as a spray in your nose. This is going to help protect your child from catching flu and becoming poorly.

You can download this information in a printable format: Children's flu vaccine leaflet [pdf] 55KB
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Your feedback

Have you had your immunisation or been in touch with the School Aged Immunisation Service and want to give NHFT your feedback?

For young people aged 11 to 18, please give us your feedback via this form.

For parents and carers, please give us your feedback via this form.

Feedback is a gift, it tells us what we are doing well, what we need to improve and what we need to change.
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