With flu in the national news and cases high everywhere, including Hull, parents and carers have a final chance to get their child vaccinated. Two catch-up clinics will be held in the coming weeks, with both appointment bookings and walk-ins available.
An after-school session takes place this Wednesday (December 17) at The Deep, 3.30pm to 7pm. Appointments can be booked, or walk-ins are available 5pm to 6pm. After Christmas, a clinic will be held at Priory Rd Children’s Centre 9am to 3pm, with both appointments and walk-ins available.
With in-school vaccination programmes now finished, the two sessions are a final chance for children to get their vaccine. Following recent expansion of eligible groups, all children age two to their final year in secondary school (Year 11) can now have a free vaccine.
Alison Patey, Director of Public Health at Hull City Council, said: “Most parents and carers will have seen the national news stories about flu cases. Flu can be serious for anyone, and particularly for anyone with added vulnerability – this could include a medical condition, as well as being very young or old.
“While getting vaccinated doesn’t completely prevent someone getting flu, it very significantly reduces the chance of them becoming seriously ill.
“These two clinics are an opportunity to make sure children are vaccinated either before schools break up and the festive period truly begins, or as schools go back. Typically, we see a peak in cases around January, so I would urge anyone who missed the chance in school, or home educates to book an appointment or drop in”.
Cllr Linda Chambers, Portfolio Holder for Public Health and Adult Services, said: “While these are the final sessions for children, there is still time for all eligible adults to get their flu vaccine. This can be booked online via the nhs site, or speak to your GP. As we have all seen in the news, flu cases are particularly high at the moment and it’s important for everyone to protect themselves and others.
“As we head into Christmas and a time when many of us will be socialising indoors, with lots of different people, viruses spread quickly and easily. The vaccine is safe and effective, and can help ensure the only things you exchange with loved ones over the festive period is gifts and good wishes”.
Clinics take place:
- Wednesday December 17, The Deep Business Centre, 3:30pm – 7pm, drop-in 5pm – 6pm
- Monday January 5, 2026, Priory Road Children’s Centre, HU5 5RU, 9am – 3pm. Book or walk-in
To book an appointment, call: 01482 453690.
For more information including common myths about the flu vaccine, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/why-vaccination-is-important-and-the-safest-way-to-protect-yourself/