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Did your child miss their flu jab? Visit your local catch-up clinic 

Flu catch-up community clinics for school-aged children are available in Tower Hamlets.

Posted on: 25 January 2025

With increased transmission of winter illnesses, we’re seeing flu rates continue to rise, with more people in our hospitals with flu than at any point last year. Flu can hit older family members, children, and those with health conditions the hardest. Getting vaccinated can help protect you, reduce the spread of illness and keep us all strong. 

The flu vaccines do not contain any of the live virus. You cannot ‘catch the flu’ from having the vaccine. The vaccine does take two weeks to be effective so you can still catch flu during that time. 

If you haven’t already done so, consider getting vaccinated, or encouraging friends and family to do so, particularly if they are elderly, pregnant, or have long term health conditions.

Find your nearest catch up clinic