How getting vaccinated protects the most vulnerable among us
Children aged 2 and 3 are usually given the flu vaccine through a quick and painless spray up the nose If parents missed the in-school flu vaccinations, they can be booked through GP surgeries or at pharmacies, using the NHS website.
“It is important that parents make sure children are protected as they can easily spread the illness among their friends and family.”Fears of winter 'tripledemic' sparks jabs drive TODAY - are you eligible? "There’s lots of ways to book and local centres to attend so we hope parents and carers can find an option that fits in with busy family life."
The first MMR dose is usually given at 12 months old, while the second jab is administered at about three years and four months before children start primary schoolSchoolchildren and other groups such as pregnant women, older people and those with health conditions are also able to get a flu vaccine ahead of winter when cases spike.It can be serious and can lead to hospital admission, even in young children.
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