Practical implication
Parents are reminded to complete and return flu vaccination consent forms promptly as vaccination sessions in schools are set to start this week, aiming for completion by late November.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reported that during the 2025-26 flu season, just 55.5% of primary school children received their vaccine, highlighting a decline from pre-pandemic rates. The UKHSA emphasizes the importance of returning flu consent forms to ensure children are vaccinated during the upcoming school vaccination sessions, which will roll out across schools starting this week, with completion expected by late November.
What changed: The UKHSA has initiated a campaign reminding parents to return consent forms for flu vaccinations, with local immunisation teams visiting schools to ensure eligible children are vaccinated before flu peaks in December and January.
Why it matters: Tracking vaccination rates and ensuring high uptake is crucial for public health, as flu can lead to serious complications in younger children. Lower vaccination rates could lead to increased hospitalizations and impact children’s health and education.
Practical implication: Parents are reminded to complete and return flu vaccination consent forms promptly as vaccination sessions in schools are set to start this week, aiming for completion by late November.
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- Source: MHRA - News and communications
- Published at source: 2026-09-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Discovered by monitor: 2026-09-07T21:56:47.621Z
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