North-east children will receive their flu vaccinations within a matter of weeks after a national issue caused thousands to be delayed.
It emerged last month that supplies of the child flu vaccine, a nasal spray called Fluenz Tetra, had been affected across the UK.
Around 27,000 youngsters in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray and 163 schools in the region were impacted, causing disruption to vaccination schedules.
Younger children and those with underlying health conditions had their vaccinations prioritised.
Last night NHS Grampian said that most of their batches had now been delivered and the vaccination programme would soon resume.
In a statement, the health board said: “We are pleased to confirm four out of the five batches of Fluenz Tetra that were delayed are now going to be available to order into Grampian during the next two weeks.
“As a result, nurses are looking into recommencing the full school programme of flu vaccinations within primary schools as soon as they are able.
“Those primary school pupils who had their flu vaccination postponed during November will be offered an opportunity to obtain this vaccine in December or January and planning to achieve this is ongoing.
“Nurses will be in contact with affected schools to confirm flu delivery arrangements.
“Dates have not yet been confirmed and more information will be supplied to schools once they are.
“We want to thank parents for their patience and understanding throughout this postponed period.”
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