Influenza vaccine
- Your child may get wheezy each time they get a cold or they may only become wheezy on one occasion.
- Coughs and colds are very common in all young children and it is not unusual for toddlers and young children to get up to 10 colds a year. It can sometimes feel like your child goes from one cold to another.
- Usually your child is well in-between viral infections and better over the summer months when there are less coughs and colds around.
- Once your child has recovered their immune system will be stronger as they will have developed antibodies to that particular strain of virus.
- Flu vaccination is recommended for any child who has a diagnosis of asthma, or been admitted to hospital because of asthma or is on high dose inhaled steroids however final choice is up to parents. All 2-5 years old children will get their flu vaccine at your GP surgery. All children in primary school will receive the flu vaccine. All children with a clinical risk in high school will get their vaccine at your GP surgery.
For more information on vaccines see the section Vaccinations for children with asthma.
