Guidance

Flu vaccination in schools

Flu vaccination guidance and resources for schools.

Applies to England

Documents

Flu vaccination programme 2025 to 2026: briefing for primary schools (print version)

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Flu vaccination: invitation letter template for school children

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Flu vaccination consent form

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Details

Flu vaccination programme 2025 to 2026: briefing for schools

This guidance has been produced to assist all school staff and headteachers with any questions about the annual flu vaccination programme for 2025 to 2026.

Paper copies of this leaflet are available free to order from Healththe PublicationsFind public health resources website using product code FLUPY25.

Flu immunisation invitation letter template

This letter template can be downloaded and adapted to suit the needs of local healthcare teams. It should be sent to parents of eligible children, along with an accompanying information leaflet and consent form.

Flu immunisation consent form

The consent form should be sent to parents of eligible children, along with an information leaflet.

Adolescent vaccination programme: briefing for secondary schools 2025 to 2026

Information on the adolescent vaccination programme delivered in secondary schools and the role that schools play is available on GOV.UK.

Flu vaccination resources are available order from the HealthFind Publicationspublic health resources website.

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Updates to this page

Published 11 May 2017
Last updated 2414 JulyMay 20252026 + show all updates
  1. Added latest briefing for primary schools and links

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