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NHS Children’s Flu Vaccination
We provide Flu Vaccination for children from our pharmacies. Book with us today.
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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
Vaccinations available from September & October.
Our clinics start from 3rd September for Pregnant Women, and 1st October for all others. Call us or book online today.
- Local car-parking available nearby
- Opposite Ashington Bus Station
- Induction loop available
Vaccinations available from September & October.
Our clinics start from 3rd September for Pregnant Women, and 1st October for all others. Call us or book online today.
- On-site car parking & disabled car parking available
- Opposite Ashington Bus Station
- Step-free access
- Induction loop available
Vaccinations available from September & October.
Our clinics start from 3rd September for Pregnant Women, and 1st October for all others. Call us or book online today.
- On-site car parking & disabled car parking available
- Just north of Morpeth Bus Station
- Step-free access
- Induction loop available
Vaccinations available from September & October.
Our clinics start from 3rd September for Pregnant Women, and 1st October for all others. Call us or book online today.
- 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 2026.
- Children aged from 2 years to less than 18 years who are classed as clinically at-risk.
- Young people aged 16 and 17 years old who are experiencing homelessness;
- Any primary school and secondary school aged children, from Reception to Year 11, who missed the opportunity to receive a flu vaccination from the School Aged Immunisation Service and are not clinically at risk (From 1st December 2026).
Eligible conditions include:
- Asthma & Respiratory: Severe asthma (requiring steroid tablets or frequent inhaler use) or chronic lung disease.
- Heart Conditions: Congenital heart disease or heart failure.
- Kidney or Liver Disease: Chronic kidney failure, nephrotic syndrome, or liver cirrhosis.
- Neurological Conditions: Cerebral palsy, severe epilepsy, or other degenerative brain/nerve conditions.
- Diabetes: Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.
- Weakened Immune Systems: Due to HIV, cancer treatment, organ transplants, or high-dose steroid medication.
- Splenic Problems: Missing spleen, homozygous sickle cell disease, or coeliac syndrome.
- Severe Obesity: Teenagers (aged 16–17) with a BMI of 40 or above.
Other Eligible Children:
- Household Contacts: Children living with someone who has a severely weakened immune system.
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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