{"id":1455,"date":"2020-08-17T11:00:47","date_gmt":"2020-08-17T10:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthforkids.co.uk\/nottinghamshire\/?p=1455"},"modified":"2025-10-15T14:51:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T13:51:53","slug":"protect-your-child-against-flu-free-flu-vaccination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthforkids.co.uk\/nottinghamshire\/protect-your-child-against-flu-free-flu-vaccination\/","title":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s time to say shoo to the flu! \u2013 free flu vaccination"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Why get your child vaccinated?<\/p>\n<p>It is free and protects you child and family from potentially serious problems.<\/p>\n<p>The vaccination is a quick and simple nose spray that works the same as a flu jab.<\/p>\n<p>Giving your child the flu spray will stop the spread.<\/p>\n<p>Older people and those with illnesses are most at risk if they catch flu from children.<\/p>\n<p>Flu changes all the time, so even if your child had it last year it is vital they have it again this year.<\/p>\n<p>Your school should send details of when the Immunisation Team will visit and how you can consent.<\/p>\n<p>Children aged two three can get their nasal spray through their GP.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more on the NHS children\\&#8217;s flu vaccine webpage.<\/p>\n<p>The Protecting Your Child Against Flu leaflet is available in different languages.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why get your child vaccinated? 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