The flu vaccine for children - everything parents need to know

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Children are twice as likely to get the flu than adults and they are also more likely than adults to get severe complications. Picture: Pexels

Parents are being urged to sign their children up for the free nasal spray flu vaccine this year - but how likely are children to get the flu and experience severe complications, where can you get the vaccine and should your child get it?

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