Children’s Flu Vaccine
The flu vaccine helps to protect children against flu.
Most children who get the flu have mild symptoms. But children and young people with long-term health conditions are at risk of serious complications from flu. In some children, flu can lead to problems such as:
- pneumonia
- bronchitis
- inflammation of the brain (encephalitis)
Children with flu may need hospital treatment. Some may need to stay in intensive care.
Almost 5,000 children were admitted to hospital with complications of flu between 2009 and 2019. Almost 200 children had treatment in intensive care and 40 children died.
You can choose your way to book an appointment:
By Phone: to book a GP/ Nurse appointment please phone on 0214372663
By Email: info@bridgemedicalpractice.ie (only for all non-urgent appointments)