Adolescent immunisation information for students

Immunisation is the most effective way to protect yourself ad your community from diseases that can cause serious harm.
If you are in year 7 or 10 you can get free vaccinations to protect you from diseases.
Fully trained and qualified immunisation teams will come to your school to give you the vaccines.

Your immunisations

Year 7

Year 7 students are offered:

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine: 1 dose
The HPV vaccine protects against the human papillomavirus (HPV)
Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (dTpa) vaccine: 1 dose
The dTpa vaccine protects against diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough (pertussis).

Year 10

Year 10 students are offered:

Meningococcal ACWY (Men ACWY) vaccine: 1 dose
The Men ACWY vaccine protects against 4 strains of meningococcal disease disease.

Before immunisation

You may feel nervous, anxious or overwhelmed in the lead up to getting your immunisation. This is completely normal. Speak to your parents and friends about how you feel and what you are concerned about. If on the day you feel you can't get immunised, you can choose not to – it is up to you. You may choose to get immunised at your doctor, participating community pharmacy, community immunisation clinic or Aboriginal Medical Service.

Getting immunised can be overwhelming for some people, so it is important to be kind to each other.

During immunisation

You may feel a small prick or a sting when you receive your immunisation or you may feel nothing at all.

After immunisation

Most vaccines can cause mild side effects. These should be explained to you by your immunisation provider.
Side effects after immunisation are usually mild and short lasting and do not need special treatment.
Be kind to your peers. For some people getting immunised can be overwhelming.