Parents urged to consider flu jabs for children as stocks of nasal vaccine run out

'We’re dealing with quite a virulent strain of flu this year and it’s making people really, really sick,' said pharmacist Sheena Mitchell. Stock picture: imagesource

The HSE does not have any more children’s nasal spray flu vaccine, meaning that pharmacists cannot top up dwindling stocks amid a rise in Christmas flu levels.

Pharmacies have seen “a spike in demand” as families rush to protect themselves before Christmas.