The school flu vaccination program is a HSE initiative designed to provide the nasal flu vaccine administered by pharmacies directly within the school setting.
By offering flu vaccines at school, the programme significantly reduces the risk of flu outbreaks among students and staff, helping to curb the spread of the virus. Furthermore, vaccinating a large number of students contributes to herd immunity, which helps protect those who are unable to be vaccinated, such as younger siblings, elderly family members, or individuals with certain health conditions.
Vaccinations are administered on-site in the school, which makes it easier for students to receive the nasal flu vaccine without needing separate medical appointments. This convenience encourages higher participation rates.
Our pharmacy’s school flu vaccination programme alleviates the need for parents to take time off work or complete paperwork, because our pharmacy uses the Refill Assistant booking system to enable parents to complete a medical intake form and provide consent online. This streamlines the process and making it easier for families to ensure their children are vaccinated.