Year 8 Immunisation Programme 2018

Students in Year 8 are offered HPV vaccination to immunise against human papillomavirus. This vaccine is called GARDASIL and is provided in a series of 2 injections over 6 months. It can beadministered at a school based vaccination programme or your family doctor.

The first date our school is scheduled to have GARDASIL on: Tuesday 15 May 2018.

On Tuesday 13 February 2018 at 9:00am the Starship Community Nurse for our school will be talking to Year 8 students about this vaccination and then these pupils will bring a form home for you to complete.  This form will give the nurse information on whether:

  • you wish your child to be vaccinated at school
  • your child has already received these vaccinations from their GP
  • you do not wish your child to be vaccinated

Please see the below link for the videos that will be presented at school by the Starship Community Nurse

http://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/healthy-living/immunisation/immunisation-older-children

For more information please contact:

  • Starship Community Service – School Based Immunisation Programme
    Phone: 09 639 0200        

Or

  • Your Family Doctor/ Practice Nurse
  • Visit the Ministry of Health website: www.moh.govt.nz
  • Contact the Immunisation Advisory Centre: 0800 IMMUNE (0800 466863)                                                      
    or visit their website: www.immune.org.nz 

 

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