School based immunisation programme (Year 8) REMINDER

March 2026

A reminder to all parents,

Re: Year 8 School Based Immunisation Programme (SBIP) 2026

Public Health Nurses will be at your childs school on Wednesday 22nd April to deliver the first round of the School Based Immunisation Programme. If a student is away we will offer catch-up clinics at school at a later date and you will be contacted if for any reason this is unable to be provided.

Only students whose parent or caregiver has consented in writing will be given a vaccination at school.

Please be aware your child’s immunisation record has been checked – for some students their parent/caregiver has consented to them having both vaccinations but we have found that they have already received their Boostrix/Tdap vaccination with their GP. These students will therefore NOT receive any vaccinations that they do not require and the student will be advised of this on the day.

On the day of vaccination, please ensure your child has breakfast and wears a loose short-sleeved top, if possible.

Side effects of the vaccines are uncommon, and the students should be able to participate in normal physical activities a few hours after the vaccination. Your child will bring home a post vaccination leaflet with further information.

Should you have any questions about the programme please use the contact details in the pdf attached.

Yours sincerely, 

Tash Richards 

School-Based Immunisation Programme Coordinator  

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