Immunisation Program

2025 School Immunisation Program

In the Northern Territory all students in Year 7 are eligible to receive the adult diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (dTpa) vaccine and the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.

Students who were either: born overseas or have a parent who was born overseas will also be offered a Mantoux Skin Test.

Consent forms will be sent home with your child on Monday 10th February to be completed and returned to their Tutor Group Teachers no later than Tuesday, 18th February.

In Week 4, Friday 21st February, students with written consent will receive their HPV and Boostrix vaccinations and if eligible a Mantoux Skin Test at the College Medical Centre.

No Vaccines or Mantoux tests will be given without parental consent.

If you have any queries, please contact the Medical Centre on 89504567 or email nurse@stphilips.nt.edu.au

Thank you,

Deb, Sam & Lyndal

Medical Centre Staff