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Become a flu fighting superhero this winter

Help your child stay well this winter, make sure they have their free flu vaccination.

It is a quick, pain-free, squirt up the nose vaccination.

For school-aged children: Complete the online children’s flu vaccination consent form at least seven working days before your school’s flu vaccination clinic.

For pre-school children: Book in with your general practice surgery today or find a pharmacy that offers free flu vaccination – NHS. 

Many pharmacies are offering walk-in appointments for children aged 2-3 too. You can find a list of local pharmacies on the link above.

Want to know more about the flu vaccination? 

Watch our children’s story, Flu Fighters Versus Chilly, Achy and Snotty

The Flu Fighters are here to help you become a flu-fighting superhero by teaching you how you can help defeat the nasty, slimy, smelly flu bugs this winter. 

Have the quick, pain-free, squirt up the nose vaccination to get your flu fighting superpowers!

What’s it like having the vaccination spray?

It’s just a tickle in the nose. Watch this brave flu fighter getting her vaccination superpowers! 

Watch more of the flu fighters series, where they defeat more bad germs and go on vacc-tastic voyages! 

Flu Fighters in Close Encounters of the Germed Kind

Flu Fighters on a Vacc-Tastic Voyage

More information for parents about the NHS school vaccination service 

Read more about Dorset School Age Immunisation Service on the Dorset Healthcare website. 

The flu vaccination is given by a nasal spray but you can ask for the injectable vaccination if you need a porcine-free alternative.  

If your child misses the school vaccination, please contact the school immunisation team to book into a clinic:

Complete the online form if you have an enquiry about the School Age Immunisation Service, or,  you can get in touch by calling 01425 891162 or emailing dhc.immsenquiries@nhs.net.

Read the flu fighters story book here!

Snotty

Achy

Chilly