Annual seasonal flu vaccination is now due
All children from reception to year 11 are being offered a free flu vaccination in school, as part of the national vaccination programme. Flu can be an unpleasant illness and make some people seriously ill. The flu vaccination is safe and effective. It helps to protect against seasonal flu and serious related complications, such as bronchitis, ear infections and pneumonia. It will also help to prevent the spread of flu and protect others who are vulnerable. There are two different types of vaccine available:
Nasal spray flu vaccine: This vaccine offers the best protection against flu. It is given as a spray, squirted up each nostril. It's quick and painless. For some children the nasal spray is not suitable for medical reasons. Our team will review the medical information submitted before offering the flu vaccine injection. The nasal vaccine contains traces of a highly processed form of porcine gelatine.
Flu vaccine injection: The injection is given into the muscle in the upper arm, which may cause soreness. This vaccine is offered as an alternative if the nasal spray is not suitable due to medical reasons. This vaccine does not contain porcine gelatine.
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We will only give primary school aged children the flu vaccination if we have your consent. Please do this as soon as possible, using the instructions below. You only need to submit your decision once.
How to give consent for your child to get the flu vaccination:
Make a note of the code for your school. For Spinney Hill Primary School the school code is LE120084 and visit www.leicsandrutlandimms.co.uk or scan the QR code on the letter using your smartphone camera to go straight to the website.
Select Seasonal Flu, enter the school code and fill out the form. On the consent declaration page, you can consent for the nasal flu vaccine or the injectable flu vaccine. You will receive a confirmation email when the form is submitted.
If you are unable to complete the form online, please call us on 0300 300 0007 or e-mail lpt.sais@nhs.net with your contact details. If you change your mind about your consent decision, please call us on the number above to change it.
Your school will let you know when the flu vaccination session will take place. The consent system will close one working day before the vaccination session.
You will not be able to submit a consent form on the day.
Yours sincerely, School Aged Immunisation Service
Telephone: 03003000 007
Email: lpt.sais@nhs.net