Preschool flu immunisations
- Children
- Immunisations
All children in Scotland aged 2 to 5 years are eligible to get the flu vaccine.
They must be:
- aged 2 years or above on the 1 September 2021
- not yet in school
Children in this group who are already in primary school can get the vaccine there.
If a child is between 6 months and 2 years old with a specific health condition, health boards will also offer them the vaccine.
Letters are sent to parents and carers in the post, inviting eligible children.
Learn more about the flu vaccine for preschool children who are eligible on NHS inform (external website).
Where children aged 2 to 5 years will receive the vaccine
Pre-school children will either get the vaccine at:
- their GP surgery
- a local flu clinic
- nursery
How the vaccine is given
Children aged 2 to 5 years will receive a painless, nasal (nose) spray, unless there is a specific reason for them to have the injectable vaccine.
Children aged between 6 months and 2 years with an eligible health condition will receive the injectable vaccine.
Digital resources
The resources available for this age group include:
- leaflets for parents and carers
- social media assets for nurseries
View the digital resources for preschool children.
Further information