Milton Keynes children offered free flu vaccinations at schools
The City Council is encouraging parents in Milton Keynes to get their children vaccinated against seasonal flu.
Children from Reception to Year 11 continue to be offered a free vaccination at schools in Milton Keynes. GP practices will also be offering flu vaccination to children who were aged two or three years on August 31 2026, as well as to children aged six months and over who are in a clinical risk group.
Flu vaccinations for two and three-year-olds will also be available from October 1 at participating pharmacies across the city. This year, pharmacies can also vaccinate children aged 2 to 17 years who are in a clinical risk group.
Most children aged two years and over will be offered the flu immunisation as a nasal spray, but an injection is also available for those who cannot receive this version of the vaccine. For eligible under twos the vaccination is offered as an injection.
The injectable flu vaccine does not contain porcine gelatine and is available for parents who prefer their child not to receive the nasal spray for religious, cultural or personal reasons.
People over 65, pregnant women, young children, and anyone with an underlying health condition or weakened immune system can be particularly vulnerable to the seasonal flu. The City Council says that vaccinating children will help to protect them as well as more vulnerable family and friends by preventing the spread of flu.
Councillor Donna Fuller, Cabinet Member for Adults, Health, Community and Housing added: “We all want children to stay healthy and make the most of their time at school. The flu vaccine helps protect children from becoming unwell and reduces the risk of them passing flu on to others, particularly those who may be more vulnerable.”