What you need to know about immunisations

Did you know that whilst at secondary school, you will receive vaccinations against Human Papillomavirus (HPV). You will also have a teenage booster, which protects you against diptheria, tetanus and polio, along with a meningitis booster, which protects you against strains A,C,W,Y of the disease.

So when will it happen?

In Year 8:

1. You will receive both 1^st and 2nd doses of HPV

Useful links

• Video: 5 rumours about the HPV vaccine
• Video: HPV- Your Questions Answered

In Year 9 there are two vaccinations:

1. Teenage booster which protects against diphtheria, tetanus and polio (DTP)
2. Meningitis booster which protects against A, C, W and Y strains of meningitis.

Your school will let you know the date arranged for your immunisation session and you will receive a letter containing a link to the online consent form and the unique code for your school that you’ll need to complete with your parents/carers before the session.

It’s really important to read all the information in the letter and return your signed forms back to school before the session date.

Be Immunise-Wise

Here’s some top tips about immunisations and everything you need to breeze through getting your vaccines.