Sign in Subscribe
Influenza

Free Flu Vaccination for Children in Wolverhampton

Strategic Insights

— 1 min read

A free flu vaccination program is underway for children in Wolverhampton, with the aim of protecting them and their family members from the flu virus. The vaccination is provided by healthcare professionals from Vaccination UK and is available for all children from Reception to Year 11. For children who may have missed the initial vaccination in school, catch-up clinics are being held in various locations throughout the city.

Key Takeaways:

  • The free flu vaccination program is available for all children from Reception to Year 11 in Wolverhampton.
  • Each school in Wolverhampton is being visited twice by healthcare professionals from Vaccination UK.
  • Parents and guardians can book an appointment at one of the catch-up clinics taking place in various locations, including Biz Space, Bingley Family Hub, Graiseley Family Hub, and Whitmore Reans Family Hub.
  • The vaccination is given via a nasal spray for the majority of children, but an injectable vaccination is available for children who require a pork gelatine-free alternative or have medical reasons for not taking the nasal spray.
  • Councillor Obaida Ahmed, the City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community, emphasizes the importance of the flu vaccination in protecting children and their family members, particularly vulnerable relatives like grandparents or those with underlying health conditions.

Statistics:

  • The free flu vaccination program is available for all children from Reception to Year 11 (ages 5-16).
  • The vaccination is given via a nasal spray for the majority of children, but an injectable vaccination is available for children who require a pork gelatine-free alternative or have medical reasons for not taking the nasal spray.
  • Catch-up clinics are being held in various locations throughout Wolverhampton, including Biz Space, Bingley Family Hub, Graiseley Family Hub, and Whitmore Reans Family Hub.
  • Appointments must be booked in advance by contacting Vaccination UK on 01902 200077.
  • The vaccination is available for children who may have missed the initial vaccination in school, as well as for those who prefer to receive it in a clinic.

Sources:

  • City of Wolverhampton Council
  • Vaccination UK
  • Bugbusters
  • Contify.com

Read more