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Immunisation Schedule 

Immunisation Scheduled at Concord School on Monday 8th May 2017

 

 

Year 7 vaccinations

-1st Human Papillomavirus

 

Influenza vaccinations

-Students and staff at both campus'

Human Papillomavirus

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections occur in both men and women. It is very common to be infected with one or more types of genital HPV shortly after sexual activity starts. Most HPV infections cause no symptoms and are cleared naturally from the body in one to two years without the person knowing they were infected. 

 

In Victoria, the HPV vaccine is available free of charge under the National Immunisation Program for all adolescents in year seven of secondary school (aged 12–13 years). Itinvolves a course of three injections over a six-month period.

 

Possible side effects of the vaccine against HPV

Possible common side effects following immunisation are usually mild and temporary (occurring in the first few days after vaccination) and may incude:

  • localised pain, redness and swelling at the injection site
  • low-grade temperature (fever)
  • mild headache
  • mild nausea.

Influenza Immunisation

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is caused by a highly contagious virus that is spread by coughs and sneezes. Every year it causes illness in the community and when a high proportion of people in a group or geographic region are affected it is called an epidemic.

 

Possible side effects

  • pain, redness and swelling at the injection site
  • low grade temperature
  • muscle aches
  • drowsiness or tiredness
  • a temporary small lump at the injection site
  • five to 30 minutes following any vaccination, fainting may occur.

 

If mild reactions do occur, they may last one to two days. If symptoms persist, we recommend going to your nearest GP.

Further Information regarding Immunisation

 

Keep Well & Stay Safe

Kind Regards                                                                                                                                     Rosemary Van Aperen                                                                                                                          School Nurse