Guidance

Flu vaccine for children: best practice guide for GPs

Leaflet for GPs and practice staff to support the nasal spray flu vaccination programme for children.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 28 June 2016
• Last updated: 12 September 2023 — See all updates

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This leaflet is intended for GPs and practice staff. It provides best practice guidance on how to:

• prepare to deliver the programme
• promote the programme
• set practice goals
• improve uptake of the vaccine
• identify eligible children
• order the vaccines

It is not intended for children, parents or guardians.

Protect your child against flu is the corresponding guidance for parents and guardians.

Published 28 June 2016
Last updated 12 September 2023 + show all updates

1. 12 September 2023

   Updated for the 2023 flu season.

2. 6 June 2019

   Added the new flu season guidance.

3. 22 August 2018

   Added revised Child flu programme guidance for GP practices for the new influenza season.

4. 4 August 2017

   Revised best practice guide for GPs.

5. 28 June 2016

   First published.