Flu Vaccination Session at Whitburn Academy 2021/22

Flu Consent forms have been issued to all pupils in S2-S6, forms for S1 pupils will be distributed shortly. Please discuss with your child and return the completed consent form by Monday 6th September.

The flu vaccine will reduce the risk of your child getting or spreading flu to friends and family who are at greater risk from flu and coronavirus, such as grandparents or people with health conditions.

• From academic year 2021/22, the flu vaccine is available to all secondary school pupils.
• Nasal flu vaccine will be provided for most pupils. 
• Please note that for the very few pupils who require the flu vaccine injection for clinical or religious reasons, the Community Vaccination Team will provide injections in school, on the day of the school session.
• Community Vaccination Team (CVT) clinics will be offered to children who cannot receive for clinical reasons, are home schooled or who miss their session date.
• Please fill in the consent form that your child brought home and return the completed form to the School Office by Monday 6th September.
• Further information about the flu vaccine can be found at: https://www.nhsinform.scot/childflu (opens new window)