Dear Parents of EY1 Students,
The Department of Health will come to our school on Thursday 26th May 26th 2022 to administer a vaccination with Combined Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis and Inactivated Polio (DTaP-IPV) to eligible EY1 students.
* Please note this clinic was originally booked to be held in January prior to the commencement of online learning. If you would like to participate in this clinic, a new consent form must be submitted for each student. Previously submitted forms will not be accepted. Consent forms: Y1 dTap-IPV Consent Form.
The Department of Health has advised that:
- All EY1 students should receive the above immunisation even if they have received a booster dose at a younger age. However, if your child has received the booster at or after four years of age, he/she should not receive this immunisation.
- Students who have health problems should consult their family doctor before receiving this vaccine.
The Department’s Immunisation Team will also check the immunisation records of the students for any history of BCG vaccination. Those students aged 15 years or under without a history of BCG vaccination will be referred to the Chest Clinic for optional further management.
Please carefully review the attached form and sign the desired consent or refusal. Completed forms can be returned directly to the medical room along with original immunisation records before Monday 23rd May.
This vaccination is a parental option. Although our Health and First Aid Coordinators support our students, some students who are particularly fearful may feel more comfortable with an individual visit to their family doctor.
Please read the enclosed information sheet carefully. If you have any queries, please contact the School Immunisation Team at 2615 8585 or 2615 8563 during office hours.
Yours Sincerely,
Kate Yarnall
Health & First Aid Coordinator