FREE nasal flu vaccines are being offered to children in a drive-through service today in Verwood.

The Cranborne Practice in Lake Road, Verwood has offered the vaccine to children ages 2-17 from 1.30pm to 5pm via a text message.

The text comes with a request for parents or guardians to complete a ‘consent to childhood immunisations’ form online.

Appointments will be spaced apart to minimise traffic congestion on the site. 

A spokesperson said: “Children 2-17 years who are immunosuppressed or live with someone who is immunosuppressed qualify for a flu vaccine injection instead of the nasal spray. Please contact us if your child is eligible for us to make arrangements for them to receive this vaccine.”

For more information, visit: www.nhs.uk/condit.../vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/