What are the benefits of the flu vaccine?
Having the vaccine will help protect your child from catching flu.
It will also reduce the chance of others in your family, who could be at greater risk from flu, such as grandparents, those with long term health conditions, or siblings that are too young to be vaccinated, getting flu from your child.
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Can the vaccine cause flu?
No, the vaccine cannot cause flu because the viruses in it have been weakened to prevent this from happening.
Why should my child have the flu vaccine?
Flu can be a very unpleasant illness in children. It can last several days or more; causing fever, stuffy nose, dry cough, sore throat, aching muscles and joints, and extreme tiredness. Some children can get a very high fever, sometimes without the ...
Why do children need a Flu vaccination every year?
The flu vaccine changes every winter to match the different type of flu circulating each year. For this reason, we recommend that your child is vaccinated against flu again this year, even if vaccinated last year.
How will the flu vaccine be given?
It is given as a nasal spray into both nostrils.
Are there any side-effects of the vaccine?
All vaccines can cause side effects but studies suggest they are generally mild and soon settle. However, these are much less serious than developing flu or complications associated with flu. Some people may experience: Nasal Flu vaccine side ...