• 1st dose of the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine, Gardasil®9
• 1 dose of the diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough vaccine, Boostrix®

The Eastern Health Authority (EHA) will be visiting Concordia College on Friday 14 June to complete the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Gardasil®9, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough vaccine and Boostrix® immunisations for Year 7 students where consent has been provided.

Further information and videos for high school students are available online at health.gov.au.

If you did not receive an immunisation consent form from your child, please ask at the school office for one, if unavailable contact EHA on 8132 3600.

If any information you gave on the original consent form has changed, please inform the Authority’s immunisation staff before the date of vaccination on 8132 3600.

Please notify us if:

• Your child has already completed the HPV, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, Gardasil®9 vaccine and/or Boostrix® immunisation program with another provider.
• You wish to withdraw your consent.
• Your child’s medical condition has changed.

Tips for the day of immunisation:

• Encourage your child to have a good breakfast and recess on the morning of immunisations
• Remind your child to wear sports uniforms to aid easy access to the upper arm and avoid unnecessarily exposing themself if clothing needs to be removed/undone
  Encourage your child to keep their arms moving and drink plenty of water throughout the day.
• Students may also link to view the Australian Government, Department of Health short videos on what to expect when receiving immunisations at school (click to view).

Remember: It is your responsibility to advise the vaccinator on the day of immunisation of any change in the information on the consent form, in particular, your child’s medical condition. A signed and dated note presented to the vaccinator on the day of immunisation, from a parent or guardian in your child’s diary is acceptable.