Flu groups 2021/22

To check which flu vaccine you can receive this year, see form below:

Unfortunately, there is no flu vaccine licenced for this age group.

Most children can receive nasal flu vaccine. Please read contracindications below:

Contraindications to LAIV
• Anaphylaxis following a previous dose of any influenza vaccine or any of its constituents (other than ovalbumin)
• Asthma - current acute exacerbation of symptoms/increased wheezing and/or additional bronchodilator treatment in the previous 72 hours - seek specialist advice for those who require regular oral steroids or who had previous critical care admission for asthma
• Current use of aspirin/salicylates
• Influenza antiviral medication within the previous 48 hours
• On combination checkpoint inhibitors
• Pregnancy
• Severe neutropoenia
• Significant immunosuppression due to disease or treatment
• Children who live with an immunosuppressed person requiring isolation (e.g. post haematopoietic stem cell transplant)
• Those post cochlear implant until the risk of CSF leak has resolved - consult with the relevant specialist
• Those with a cranial CSF leak

You can get the flu vaccine for free if you have:

  • chronic heart disease, including acute coronary syndrome
  • chronic liver disease
  • chronic renal failure
  • chronic respiratory disease, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, moderate or severe asthma or bronchopulmonary dysplasia
  • chronic neurological disease including multiple sclerosis, hereditary and degenerative disorders of the central nervous system
  • diabetes mellitus
  • haemoglobinopathies
  • morbid obesity i.e. body mass index (BMI) over 40
  • immunosuppression due to disease or treatment (including treatment for cancer)

Some people should get the vaccine to protect themselves, their families and those they care for.  These include those who:

  • work in healthcare
  • are a carer or live with someone who is at risk of flu because of a long-term health condition
  • are a carer or live with someone who has Down syndrome

You can receive Fluenz Tetra, a live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV). This is an intranasal application. Read more about it here:

You can receive Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine (QIV). Read more about it here:

Unfortunately, we are not in position to offer you flu vaccine.

You can receive Fluad Tetra. Read more about it here: