Secondary School Vaccinations
The Secondary School Vaccine Program offers free vaccinations to Year 7 and Year 10 students. 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/guardians 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 city of Wodonga Council immunisation service may contact you about the Secondary School Vaccine Program. Schools are authorised to provide basic parent/guardian 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 City of Wodonga 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
If you have had your child vaccinated elsewhere, you may wish to ensure that this is reflected on the Australian Immunisation Register. You can do this by contacting the immunisation provider and asking them to confirm that the vaccine was recorded on AIR.
You can contact the local council immunisation service on 1800 655 360 to discuss any changes to your child’s health that you think might impact on their suitability to receive the vaccine or to withdraw your consent for vaccination at any time prior to vaccination day.
Wodonga Middle Years Year 7 immunisations are scheduled for:
Felltimber/FFFCS
- Wednesday, March 31
- Wednesday, October 27
Huon
- Tuesday, Febraury 23
- Wednesday, September 1
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