NHS Highland flu jab delay in primaries
NHS Highland has had to postpone primary school flu vaccination sessions due to a UK-wide delay in deliveries of the vaccine.
The health authority received fewer deliveries of the nasal spray Fluenz Tetra than it ordered and expected.
A spokesman said that as a result it had postponed vaccination sessions due to take place this week and next.
“This has been undertaken to manage the available vaccine supply for those at most risk of the complications from flu,” he said.
“We are working hard to arrange further opportunities for vaccination for all the children affected. We will write to parents when the national supply issue is resolved and the alternative arrangements are confirmed.
“In the meantime, any child flu vaccines which are available nationally and locally will be prioritised for use in pre-school children aged two to five and those school children aged five to18 years with underlying health conditions.”