All children from Reception to Year 11, including those who are home educated, are eligible for the flu vaccination.
For most children, the vaccine will be given via a nasal spray. For children who require a pork gelatine-free alternative, or who are unable to have the nasal spray for medical reasons, an injectable vaccination is available on request.
Vaccinations will be given by healthcare professionals from Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in school.
For those who are unable to have the vaccine in school, catch up clinics will also be available at various locations across the Birmingham and Solihull.
Children aged two and three years, as well as those with long-term health conditions, will be able to get their flu vaccine at their GP practice or a local pharmacy that offers NHS children's flu vaccination, with some already offering it.
A list of participating pharmacies is available here.