Guidance

Flu immunisation for primary school children: advice for headteachers

Guidance for headteachers and other school staff on the nasal spray flu (influenza) vaccination for primary school children.

• From: Public Health England and Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 27 March 2015
• Last updated: 26 May 2016 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 19 May 2017

This guidance is no longer in use. Please see flu vaccination in schools for current resources.

Documents

Immunising primary school children against flu: information for headteachers and school staff

Ref: PHE Publications Gateway Number: 2015704

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Details

This guidance has been produced to assist head teachers and their school staff and answers the most frequently asked questions regarding the nasal spray flu vaccination being offered to children in primary schools during the autumn term 2016, and is intended for:

• headteachers
• school teaching and support staff

It is not intended for children, parents or guardians, as they will receive their own dedicated information at the appropriate time.

Published 27 March 2015
Last updated 26 May 2016 + show all updates

1. 26 May 2016

   Updated to include information for the 2016 to 2017 flu season.

2. 27 March 2015

   First published.