Health

Years 7 & 8 Immunisation Program 2019

The Department of Health is offering vaccinations to both Years 7 and 8

students in 2019.

Previously the diptheria, tetanus and pertussis (dTpa) and Human Papilloma (HPV) vaccines were offered in Year 8 only.

From 2020 onwards, the program will routinely be offered to students in Year 7 only.

Transitioning the dTpa and HPV vaccination program from Year 8 to Year 7 students is expected to result in improvements in the consent and completion rates of the school-based vaccinations.

More information will be sent out in Term 1, 2019.

Jenny Hill

College Nurse