Catch up on children’s missed flu vaccinations at drop-in clinics
Children who have missed their flu vaccination at school can catch up at a series of drop-in clinics across Dudley borough, starting this half term.
Flu vaccinations will be available for pupils in Reception to Year 11 who were unable to receive their free flu nasal spray vaccination in school.
The sessions will be run as drop-in clinics, but appointments are available.
The next drop-in clinic will be during the half term holidays at the Ladies Walk Health Centre in Sedgley on Tuesday 29 October from 9am to 3pm.
There will be weekend vaccination clinics held at Oakfield Community Centre in Brierley Hill on Saturday 16 November and Saturday 7 December from 9am to 2pm.
Children can also get their flu vaccinations before they return to school in the New Year on Friday 3 January from 9am to 3pm, also at the Ladies Walk Health Centre in Sedgley.
Councillor James Clinton, cabinet member for public health, said:
“Vaccination will keep your child safe from the side effects of flu and help to stop the virus from spreading to their more vulnerable relatives.
“Whatever the reason your child has been unable to get their flu vaccination in school, these drop-in clinics will be happy to welcome them and make sure they are protected using a quick and pain-free nasal spray.
“For extra convenience, all four clinics taking place in the borough will take place on weekends or during the school holidays.”
A gelatine-free injectable vaccine will also be available at the clinics if preferred.
If you would like to make an appointment for your child’s flu vaccination at one of these sessions, please call 01384 431712 or email Dudley@v-uk.co.uk.
More information on the catch-up clinics is available on the School Vaccination UK website.
For more details on flu vaccinations, NHS England has produced a brochure for parents and carers.