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UKHSA is aware that some parents are contacting schools to withdraw their child from school following flu vaccination sessions because of concerns about viral shedding from the nasal spray vaccine. The following information has been developed by UKHSA to provide some standard responses for SAIS teams to use on queries related to the vaccine.
Information for head teachers can also be found in the leaflets below which can be either downloaded or ordered for free:
“Flu vaccination 2024 to 2025: Briefing for primary schools”: www.gov.uk/government/publications/flu-vaccination-in-schools
and
“Adolescent vaccination programme: Briefing for secondary schools”: www.gov.uk/government/publications/adolescent-vaccination-programme-in-secondary-schools
Further information for healthcare professionals on viral shedding can be found in guidance on administering flu vaccines: