Catch-up clinics will offer children free flu vaccinations

Catch-up vaccination clinics are taking place in Wolverhampton for pupils from reception to year 11 who have missed their free flu vaccine in school, and for children who are educated at home – with another being held this weekend.

All children from Reception to Year 11 are eligible for the free vaccination in school given by healthcare professionals from Vaccination UK. Each school in Wolverhampton is being visited twice, giving children who may have been off the first time around a second chance to get vaccinated.

Parents and guardians of children who may have either missed dates in school, or who would prefer their child to receive it in a clinic, are invited to book an appointment at one of the catch-up clinics taking place at Children’s Village Family Hub, Graiseley Lane, Wednesfield on Saturday (14 November, 2026) from 9am-1pm, or at Dove Family Hub, Grangefield Close, Pendeford on Saturday 12 December, also from 9am-1pm. Appointments must be booked in advance by contacting Vaccination UK on 01902 200077.

For the majority of children, the vaccine is given via a nasal spray. For children who require a pork gelatine-free alternative, or who are unable to have the nasal spray for medical reasons, an injectable vaccination is available on request when booking.

Councillor Obaida Ahmed, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community, said: “Flu can be deadly and easily spread by children and adults. The free vaccine is the best way to protect your children and other family members, particularly more vulnerable relatives like grandparents or those with underlying health conditions, from becoming ill because of the flu.

"If your child has missed out on their vaccination in school, or you'd rather take them to a clinic, please book an appointment at one of the catch-up clinics being held in the coming weeks.”

To find out more about the flu vaccine for children, read the answers to frequently asked questions and enjoy the four exciting Flu Fighters stories for children, Flu Fighters Versus Chilly, Achy and Snotty, Flu Fighters in The Battle of Planet Bogey, Flu Fighters in Close Encounters of the Germed Kind and Flu Fighters on a Vacc-tastic Voyage, please visit https://www.bugbusterkids.co.uk/flu.html.