Parents and carers across the Black Country are being reminded to complete the school flu vaccination consent form.

Many families may have missed the information sent out by schools, and health care officials are keen to ensure every child has the opportunity to be protected.

Flu cases are continuing to rise, and children are particularly vulnerable to catching and spreading the virus. Vaccinating children helps protect them, their classmates, and more vulnerable family members.

Vaccination UK, the organisation delivering the school-aged immunisation programme across the Black Country, is offering the free nasal flu vaccine or a free porcine free alternative to all school-aged children.

The online consent form is quick and easy to complete and must be submitted before the vaccination session in school.

Parents and carers can complete the consent form using the links for their local area:

Dudley – Vaccination UK Immunisation
Sandwell – Vaccination UK Immunisation
Wolverhampton – Vaccination UK Immunisation
Walsall – Vaccination UK Immunisation

Dr Mo Mandiratta, Dudley GP said: “Flu can be serious, particularly for younger children. The nasal flu vaccine offered in schools is safe, effective, and provides the best protection as winter approaches. We encourage all parents to take just a few minutes to complete the online consent form and help keep our communities healthy.”

For more information on the school-aged flu vaccination programme, parents can also contact their child’s school or visit the Vaccinations UK website.