Health Information

Secondary School Vaccinations

The Secondary School Vaccine Program offers free vaccinations to students with age equivalence for Years 7 and 10. These vaccines provide protection against: 

YEAR 7 STUDENTS

• Diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough (pertussis) - one injection
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) – two injections spaced by a minimum of 6 months

YEAR 10 STUDENTS

• Meningococcal ACWY – one injection

Parents/carers of Year 7 and Year 10 students should look out for the vaccine consent forms coming home from school with your child. You need to read the information, complete and return the form regardless of whether your child is being vaccinated at school.

The Boroondara Council immunisation service may contact you about the Secondary School Vaccine Program. Schools are authorised to provide basic parent/carer contact details to local councils for this purpose. Contact the school by 28 February each year if you do not want your contact details given to the Boroondara Council immunisation service. 

To learn more about the Secondary School Vaccine Program, the vaccines, the diseases they protect against, or how you can prepare your child for vaccination, go to - https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/immunisation-in-secondary- schools

Please contact our school nurses Marcia or Carmel here at school if you require additional information regarding your child's immunisation schedule.