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Nasal Influenza (LAIV) Vaccination Consent Form for 2 - 17 (Fluenz) year olds

Please note only a parent or legal guardian can consent or refuse consent for young people aged 12-15 years of age. Read more about consent on the HSE website 

    Nasal Influenza (LAIV) Vaccination Consent Form

    Personal Details

    Medical History - Answer Questions

    Please answer the following questions with a yes or no answer

    Vaccine is Free of Charge to those ages 2-17 years old.

    Please note that some children with inherited metabolic disorders may not be able to get the Nasal flu vaccine (LAIV). Children with inherited metabolic disorders will usually be attending a specialist medical team. Please ask your child’s specialist medical team whether your child should get the Nasal flu vaccine (LAIV) before you consent for the vaccine:

    Information

    Some children aged under 9 years who have never had a flu vaccine before will need to have a second
    dose of flu vaccine if they are at high risk of complications from infection with flu. If your child has never
    had a flu vaccine before and is aged under 9 years, they may need a second dose of flu vaccine if they
    have any of the following conditions:

    • Chronic heart disease.

    • Chronic liver disease.

    • Chronic neurological disease.

    • Chronic renal failure.

    • Chronic respiratory disease (including cystic fibrosis, moderate or severe asthma).

    • Diabetes mellitus.

    • Any condition that might mean they cannot breathe well (e.g., a spinal cord injury, seizure disorder, or other
      neuromuscular disorder).

    • Down syndrome.

    • Cancer.

    • Immunosuppression due to disease or treatment including asplenia or hyposplenism.

    • Moderate to severe neurodevelopmental disorders such as cerebral palsy and intellectual disability.

    Before your child is vaccinated you should let your vaccinator know if your child:

    • has had influenza antiviral medications in the 48 hours before their vaccine is due, they should not get the
      vaccine.

    • has an acute exacerbation of asthma, including increased wheezing and/or needed additional inhalers in
      the previous 72 hours they should not receive the nasal flu vaccine.

    • has gotten a dose of the flu vaccine from their GP or Pharmacist since the consent form was completed,
      they should not get the vaccine.

    • is unwell with a sudden fever (as vaccination should be delayed until recovery).

    Consent

    I have read and understood the nasal influenza vaccination leaflet and have been given an opportunity to speak to the pharmacist providing the vaccine.

    I have been given an opportunity to ask questions and raise any concerns.

    I understand:

    • The nature of the treatment.

    • The risks of influenza.

    • The benefits and risks of immunisation.

    • The possible side effects of vaccination, when they might occur and how they should be

    I have been given an opportunity to ask questions and raise any concerns.

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