Free nasal spray flu vaccines now available for children aged two to 12

This year the HSE is also extending the programme to offer vaccines in school to children in Senior Infants, and all children in Primary Age Special Schools. Picture: Getty images

The children’s free nasal spray flu vaccines are now available  for children aged two to 12, the HSE said.

The vaccine can also be given free to children aged 13 to 17 who are at high risk from the flu, and is available for both age ranges from GPs or pharmacies.