Pharmacies to offer toddler flu spray vaccinations from October

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 06:19 · Archive

Community pharmacies across the UK will begin offering flu vaccinations to two and three-year-olds from October 1.

Community pharmacies across the UK, including those in supermarkets and high streets, will begin offering flu vaccinations to two and three-year-olds from October 1. The initiative aims to simplify access for busy parents by providing both booked appointments and walk-in slots.

Around 4,000 pharmacies have signed up to administer the vaccine to an estimated 1.2 million eligible toddlers. The flu vaccine for young children is administered as a quick, painless nasal spray.

Parents in areas including Worcestershire can book vaccinations at participating pharmacies or find local walk-in appointments ahead of winter. The scheme is designed to help protect young children from potential serious illnesses caused by flu.

How it is being reported

• Local pharmacies offer toddler flu spray vaccinationParents in Worcestershire can book flu vaccinations for two and three-year-olds at participating pharmacies, with walk-in appointments also available ahead of winter.Worcester News · 10 Oct, 05:00
• Local pharmacies offer toddler flu spray vaccinationParents in Worcestershire can book flu vaccinations for two and three-year-olds at participating pharmacies, with walk-in appointments also available ahead of winter.Malvern Gazette · 10 Oct, 05:00

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