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Flu
5 reasons to vaccinate your child
- Protect your child: The vaccine will help protect your child against flu and serious complications such as bronchitis and pneumonia
- Protect you, your family and friends: Vaccinating your child will help protect more vulnerable friends and family
- No injection needed: The nasal spray is painless and easy to have
- It’s better than having flu: The nasal spray helps protect against flu, has been given to millions of children worldwide and has an excellent safety record
- Avoid costs: If your child gets flu, you may have to take time off work or arrange alternative childcare
Most children have the nasal spray vaccine which is the preferred vaccine. A vaccine injection is also available which does not contain gelatine from pigs (porcine gelatine)
Learn more about the children's flu vaccine
Published: Oct 29, 2026