Some children aged 2 to 8 years with chronic health conditions may need 2 doses if they have never had the flu vaccine before. Your GP or pharmacist will know if they need 2 doses. The doses are given 4 weeks apart. If your child sneezes or blows their nose after vaccination, the vaccine dose does not need to be repeated.
Your child may not be able to have the nasal flu vaccine if they have had a cochlear implant. Ask your child's hearing specialist if your child can have the nasal flu vaccine.
Get specialist advice if your child needs regular oral steroids or they have previously needed ICU care for asthma. It's safe for children to get the nasal flu vaccine at the same time, before, or after any of the vaccines that may be offered to them. There is a very small amount of gelatin in the nasal flu vaccine. Gelatin is used as a preservative in the vaccine. Read more on the use of gelatin in the vaccine from the Irish Council of Imams.
Your child might have some mild side effects after their vaccine. Some of the side effects can be similar to flu. But they will not get the flu from the nasal flu vaccine. Some children get a fever high temperature after the vaccine.
It is usually mild and goes away on its own. If your child has a headache, you can give them paracetamol or ibuprofen. These side effects should go away in a day or 2. Aspirin, or any medicines that contain aspirin, should never be given to children unless prescribed by a doctor.
This is especially important in the 4 weeks after getting the flu vaccine. GBS is a condition that affects the nerves in the body. It causes nerve inflammation and can cause pain, numbness, muscle weakness and difficulty walking. The risk of GBS after having the flu is greater than after getting the flu vaccine.
But even if your child gets the vaccine, they could still get the flu. If your child does not get the flu vaccine, they should take extra care to protect themselves from flu. Page last reviewed: 8 November Next review due: 8 November Read our cookies policy to find out more about our cookies and how we use them. Home Screening and vaccinations Flu vaccine Back to Flu vaccine. Flu vaccine for children Contents. Children and young people aged between 2 and 17 years can get the nasal flu vaccine for free.
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