Publish date: 6 August 2021
The immunisation team and IM team are developing an electronic consent process for school based immunisations across Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley and St Helen’s. This is an exciting new venture.
We know from other immunisation providers who have implemented E-Consent across the country that there are many additional benefits. E- Consent is environmentally friendly and will provide greater reassurance with regards to infection control measures whilst in this pandemic.
Electronic consents will be implemented for our forthcoming flu campaign from September onwards. The nasal flu spray will be offered to all children and young people from reception to Year 11.
Families will receive a link from their child’s school via email or text message and will be asked to complete the consent form online.
We are asking for all staff who have children or friends with children in our schools to promote this new venture by ensuring their email address and mobile number is up-to-date with school.
The children's flu vaccine is safe and effective. It's offered every year as a nasal spray to children to help protect them against flu. Flu is caused by a virus. It can be a very unpleasant illness for children. It can also lead to serious problems, such as bronchitis and pneumonia. Children spread flu easily. Vaccinating them also protects others who are vulnerable to flu, such as babies and older people.