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NHS Children’s Flu Vaccination
A quick and gentle nasal spray to help protect your little ones aged 2 to 3 years this winter. Available from all our pharmacies from October.
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Why’s a Flu Vaccine Important?
Kids can be wonderfully resilient – but sometimes nasty bugs, such as the flu can be serious. Here’s why getting vaccinated is important.
Flu Clinic Times and Locations
- COVID-19 Vaccination for ages 18+
- Flu Vaccination for ages 18+
- Child Nasal Flu Vaccination 2-3 years
Pregnant women can now get Flu Vaccinations from us.
Whilst the main campaign starts on 1st October, pregnant women can now get their Flu Vaccine. Get in touch if you’d like to organise this.
Walk-in Vaccinations
Walk-in vaccinations aren’t currently available. Please book an appointment, or keep an eye out for further updates later in the campaign.
- Local car-parking available nearby
- Opposite Ashington Bus Station
- Induction loop available
- COVID-19 Vaccination for ages 18+
- Flu Vaccination for ages 18+
- Child Nasal Flu Vaccination 2-3 years
Pregnant women can now get Flu Vaccinations from us.
Whilst the main campaign starts on 1st October, pregnant women can now get their Flu Vaccine. Get in touch if you’d like to organise this.
Walk-in Vaccinations
Walk-in vaccinations aren’t currently available. Please book an appointment, or keep an eye out for further updates later in the campaign.
- On-site car parking & disabled car parking available
- Opposite Ashington Bus Station
- Step-free access
- Induction loop available
- COVID-19 Vaccination for ages 18+
- Flu Vaccination for ages 18+
- Child Nasal Flu Vaccination 2-3 years
Pregnant women can now get Flu Vaccinations from us.
Whilst the main campaign starts on 1st October, pregnant women can now get their Flu Vaccine. Get in touch if you’d like to organise this.
Walk-in Vaccinations
Walk-in vaccinations aren’t currently available. Please book an appointment, or keep an eye out for further updates later in the campaign.
- On-site car parking & disabled car parking available
- Just north of Morpeth Bus Station
- Step-free access
- Induction loop available
- COVID-19 Vaccination for ages 18+
- Flu Vaccination for ages 18+
- Child Nasal Flu Vaccination 2-3 years
Pregnant women can now get Flu Vaccinations from us.
Whilst the main campaign starts on 1st October, pregnant women can now get their Flu Vaccine. Get in touch if you’d like to organise this.
Walk-in Vaccinations
Walk-in vaccinations aren’t currently available. Please book an appointment, or keep an eye out for further updates later in the campaign.
- On-site car parking & disabled car parking available
- Step-free access
- Induction loop available
Who can have our NHS Child Flu Vaccination?
We are able to vaccinate:
- All children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2025.
Other age groups of children may be eligible for vaccination through their school or GP practice. Find out more eligibility details below.
School immunisation services can support children in the following year groups to get a Flu Vaccination – you’ll find out further information from your child’s school directly.
- Primary School: Reception to Year 6
- Secondary School: Years 7 to Year 11
What to expect…
Book Today…
You can book online, with your child’s details, using the NHS Booking Service. You can select your closest site, or use our postcode to find us at the top of the list. You can also give us a call, and we’d be more than happy to book in on your behalf.
Use our Postcode to find us quicker, or give us a call to book-in!
Ashington Pharmacy
Central Pharmacy Ashington
Wellway Pharmacy Morpeth
Wellway Pharmacy Pegswood
Parents often ask us…
Yes. The nasal spray flu vaccine has been used safely in millions of children. It’s quick, painless, and helps protect against flu and its complications.
Flu strains change each winter. The vaccine is updated annually to protect against the most common strains, so a yearly dose is needed.
If it’s a minor, temporary illness, then it will be fine for your child to be vaccinated, so long as they are not experiencing large amounts of nasal congestion. (This would affect the delivery of the vaccine).
If they have a high temperature or are very unwell, it’s best to delay until they’ve recovered.
Some children can’t have the nasal spray (for example, those with a weakened immune system or severe egg allergy). If the child has parents or household contacts who have a weakened immune system, the nasal vaccine also isn’t recommended.
In these cases, an alternative injectable flu vaccine may be offered instead — just ask our pharmacy team.
Most children have minimal side effects. Some may get a runny nose, mild headache, a mild temperature, or tiredness for a day or two. These are usually very short-lived.
We’ll provide advice about any side effects, and anything to look out for, during the consultation.
The nasal spray contains a weakened form of the virus, which cannot give your child flu. Some children may get mild, flu-like symptoms for a day or two as their body builds protection.
Enjoy happy, healthy winter days together — protect against flu.
Questions? Get In Touch.
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