School and adolescent immunisations

Please note: Parents/guardians will receive a link from their child's school to the online portal (Vitavo). Please submit your authorisation on the portal 7 days prior to the scheduled school immunisation day. Selecting 'I do not consent' indicates that parents/guardians have reviewed the information and opted for their child not to receive the vaccine(s).

Year 7 students will receive the following vaccines:

• 1 dose Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (Boostrix)
• 1 dose Human Papilloma Virus (Gardasil)

Information on these vaccines can be found on the Department of Health website:

• Diphtheria
• Tetanus
• Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
• Human Papilloma Virus

Some young people can get very concerned about having a vaccination at school. It is important to remember the importance of immunisation, and how it will provide you with a lifetime of protection against diseases.

On the day

• Ensure you have a good breakfast.
• Ensure clothing is worn that is suitable for the upper arm/s to be exposed.
• Ensure you are feeling well on the day. If you are unwell you should postpone your immunisation until you are feeling better.
• More than one injection may be given on the day – this will not increase risk of side effects.

Social Script

Social script - I will get vaccines at school(PDF, 3MB)

Diptheria, Tetanus and Pertussis vaccination

Watch the video below or visit the Department of Health, Disability and Aging website to find out what to expect when you receive your diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis dTpa vaccination at school.

Human Papilloma Virus vaccination

Watch the video below or visit the Department of Health, Disability and Aging website to find out what to expect when you receive your human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination at school.

Other resources

Preparing children for HPV vaccinations | Cancer Council website

Help your child with disability get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine(PDF, 191KB)

Please note: Parents/guardians will receive a link from their child's school to the online portal (Vitavo). Please submit your authorisation on the portal 7 days prior to the scheduled school immunisation day. Selecting 'I do not consent' indicates that parents/guardians have reviewed the information and opted for their child not to receive the vaccine(s).

Year 10 students will receive the following vaccine:

• 1 dose Meningococcal ACWY (MenQuadfi)

Information on this vaccine can be found on the Department of Health website:

• Meningococcal disease – immunisation

Some young people can get very concerned about having a vaccination at school. It is important to remember the importance of immunisation, and how it will provide you with a lifetime of protection against diseases.

On the day

• Ensure you have a good breakfast.
• Ensure clothing is worn that is suitable for the upper arm/s to be exposed.
• Ensure you are feeling well on the day. If you are unwell you should postpone your immunisation until you are feeling better.
• More than one injection may be given on the day – this will not increase risk of side effects.

Social Script

Social script - I will get vaccines at school(PDF, 3MB)

Meningococcal ACWY

Watch the video below or visit the Department of Health, Disability and Aging website to find out what to expect when you receive your meningococcal ACWY vaccination at school.

After a vaccine, you or your child may experience side effects as listed on the consent form.

If the side effects do not appear consistent with common mild side effects, it is recommended you contact your GP for medical advice.

You can report these side effects via the SAFEVIC website.

If you have missed your adolescent vaccination or the vaccinations held at school, you can book an appointment at a public immunisation session to have the missed vaccines. You may also wish to visit your GP.

The NIP eligibility age for this catch-up/missed vaccination has increased from 19 to 25 years of age. Most people who have had a single dose of HPV vaccine are now considered fully vaccinated and do not need to receive an additional dose.

Unsure if you are up to date on your vaccinations?

The Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) keeps a record of vaccinations. They receive reports from all immunisation providers in Australia.

Visit Services Australia to access your Immunisation History Statement.

Information to assist schools to coordinate the secondary school vaccination program with Councils can be found on the Department of Health website.