Flu Campaign for 2-3 year olds launches

From September, children aged 2-3 will be invited to receive the flu vaccine given at their GP surgery; in some areas of Gwent, it may also be available within your child's nursery setting.

Flu can be serious for children and complications can include bronchitis, pneumonia and ear infections. Some children may become so unwell with flu that they need to go to hospital.

The children's nasal spray flu vaccine helps protect against flu. Flu is caused by viruses and spreads easily. Anyone can get flu but children have the highest rate of infection and can also spread flu to vulnerable family members.

For more information on the nasal flu spray for 2-3 years, visit: https://linktr.ee/2to3flu

If you have other children who attend school (Reception - Year 11), the flu vaccine will be given by the School Nursing Service at your child's school. Find out more here: https://abuhb.nhs.wales/hospitals/staying-well-and-healthy/living-well/immunisations/childrens-nasal-flu/

You can also get your child vaccinated at our Vaccination Centre in Cwmbran, visit https://abuhb.nhs.wales/vaccinations/vaccination-pop-up-clinics/ for further information.