Message from 

Nurse Janice

Dental Van Visit

The dental Van will be at Wedderburn College from 15th -18th of March to see students who have returned their consent forms. 

It is not too late to send back the consent form if you wish your child to see the dentist.

Year 7 & 10 Immunisations

Please send the consent forms back even if you do not wish to have vaccinations at school 

Immunisations will occur on 22nd of March. If students are absent that day catch up vaccinations can be organized with our school doctor.

Influenza Vaccine

Don’t Take The Risk This Season – Get The Flu Vaccine. 

The influenza vaccine is recommended for people aged 6 months and over and provided free to those most at risk from influenza and its complications.

Students in the following groups are eligible to receive a free seasonal influenza vaccine:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students 

Students with medical conditions putting them at increased risk of severe influenza and its complications:

• cardiac disease
• chronic respiratory conditions e.g. Asthma
• chronic neurological conditions
• immunocompromising conditions
• diabetes and other metabolic disorders
• renal disease
• haematological disorders

If your student is eligible, the flu shot can be arranged with the School Doctor who can now also see Primary students (together with their parent/Carer)

Contact the School Office to arrange an appointment.

Janice Deocampo

School Nurse