Secondary schools immunisation programme

The team usually offer the HPV vaccine to Year 8 boys and girls, as well as the teenage booster and Meningitis ACWY to every student in Year 9.

We recognise that gelatine used in the manufacture of the nasal flu vaccine is not acceptable for some parents, therefore parents will be able to opt for a gelatine-free injection instead.  When making a decision to opt for the injectable vaccine, please be aware that the gelatine-free injection:

1. Is less effective than the nasal flu
2. An injection into the muscle at the top of the arm can be uncomfortable; therefore your presence may be required
3. The injectable vaccine will be available later in the flu season and is dependent on stock levels. This means there may be a delay receiving it

More information about the flu vaccine, in varying languages, can be viewed here.

The immunisations are given by the School Aged Immunisation Service who work across all of the schools in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The team are a group of very experienced nurses and senior clinical support workers.

You and your parent/carer need to complete an online consent form before the school immunisation session.  You will receive a letter containing a link to the consent form and the unique code for your school.  It’s really important to complete this, even if you have chosen not to protect yourself.

If you or your parents/carers have any questions about the secondary school flu immunisation programme, you can call the School Aged Immunisation Service on 0300 3000 007.