Dear Patient
Our records show that your child annual flu vaccination is now due, and your GP recommends that you have the free flu vaccination.
Flu can be a horrible illness and can sometimes cause serious complications. Children under the age of five years have the highest rate of hospital admissions due to flu.
Evidence shows that having the flu vaccine reduces the risk of being admitted to hospital.
Vaccinating your child will also help protect more vulnerable friends and family by preventing the spread of flu, it is very important to reduce the number of those becoming ill with flu this winter to help protect them and the NHS.
The vaccination is a free, quick and painless spray up the nose. If your child is unable to have the nasal spray an injectable alternative is available.
I recommend your child’ has the flu vaccination.
The practice is sending SMS text invitations to self-book, alternatively please phone 01254 915005 to book an appointment for your child’s flu vaccination.
Yours sincerely,
Dr Master
GP Partner
Further information about the flu vaccine is available from your GP, pharmacist, health visitor or visit Flu vaccine - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
For information about the flu vaccine in different languages visit Flu vaccination for children: leaflets and posters - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk