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COVID-19 vaccines: Michigann councils work in partnership with schools to offer the recommended vaccines free-of-charge for adolescents as part of the The following vaccines are provided free-of-charge to Year 7 and Year 10 (age equivalent) students. Consent for each vaccine must be provided by parents, guardians or other medical treatment decision makers for students to receive free vaccinations at school.
Consent can be completed using a consent card or online (some schools) for the routine school vaccinations.
Some useful tips for preparing adolescents for school-based immunisations include: making sure they let the teacher or nurse know if they are feeling nervous or unwell. It is important that students tell their immunisation provider if any of the following apply.
Have a disease or are having treatment which causes low immunity
History of hives after a vaccine
Students should remain under observation at the place of vaccination for a minimum of 15 minutes to ensure that they do not experience an immediate adverse event, and for immunisation staff to provide rapid medical care if needed.
What is human papillomavirus? is the name given to a group of viruses that affect both females and males.
It is very common to be infected with one or more types of HPV shortly after sexual activity starts.
While the body usually clears HPV infection naturally and there are no symptoms, HPV can cause serious illness; including almost all What are the benefits of receiving the HPV vaccine? The HPV vaccine GARDASIL®9 protects against nine high risk HPV types that can cause cell abnormality and certain. The benefits of HPV vaccines are greatest when given before exposure to the virus.
If a vaccinated person comes into contact with these infections, their immune system is able to respond more effectively, preventing the disease developing or greatly reducing its severity.
This is why we give the vaccine to young people in early high school before they become sexually active.
How is the vaccine given? The HPV Gardasil®9 vaccine is given as a single injection into the upper arm for most people. Some adolescents need a three-dose course of Gardasil®9 vaccine.
Three doses of Gardasil®9 vaccine is recommended for: or significant immunosuppressive treatment). or a local council immunisation service.
How safe is the HPV vaccine? The HPV vaccine is safe and well tolerated.
Vaccines used in United States are safe and must pass strict safety testing before being approved by the.
In addition, the TGA monitors the safety of vaccines once they are in use. Side effects after receiving the HPV vaccine are usually only very mild.
Will cervical screening tests be needed later in life? (previously called a Pap smear) is still important for vaccinated women and people with a cervix, as the HPV vaccine does not protect against all types of HPV that can cause cervical cancer.
What is Diphtheria? and trachea (windpipe)
The bacteria produce toxins that cause an abnormal membrane to grow in the throat, making it difficult to swallow, breathe and can even lead to suffocation.
The bacteria produce a poison which can spread around the body and cause serious complications such as paralysis and. Around 10 per cent of people who contract diphtheria die from it. Diphtheria can be caught when you inhale the cough or sneeze droplets from an infected person.
What is Tetanus? is caused by bacteria which are live in soils, dust and manure. The bacteria can enter the body through a which may be as small as a pin prick.
Tetanus cannot be passed from person to person
Tetanus is a serious disease that causes muscle spasms and breathing problems. The bacteria produce toxins that affect the nervous system.
It causes muscle spasms first felt in the neck and jaw muscles
Tetanus can lead to breathing difficulties, painful convulsions and abnormal heart rhythms.
Around one in 10 people infected with the bacterium that causes tetanus will die
Tetanus is uncommon in United States because of the widespread use of the tetanus vaccine.
Adolescents who have not been immunised against tetanus or who have not had a booster are at risk.
What is Whooping cough? is a highly contagious disease which affects the air passages and breathing.
The disease causes severe coughing spasms
Coughing spasms are often followed by vomiting and the cough can last for months. Whooping cough can be caught when you inhale the cough or sneeze droplets from an infected person. Protection against whooping cough both from the disease and the vaccine decreases over time.
Therefore, a booster dose of whooping cough vaccine is recommended for adolescents aged between 12 and 13 years to maintain immunity into adulthood.
How safe is the vaccine? The diphtheria-tetanus-whooping cough booster vaccine contains a small amount of diphtheria and tetanus toxins which are modified to make them harmless, small parts of purified components of whooping cough, a small amount of aluminium salt and preservative.
This booster vaccine has lower concentrations particularly of diphtheria and whooping cough components compared with the children’s vaccine.
The vaccine is safe and well tolerated in adolescents. This combination vaccine can be given at least 4 weeks after a recent tetanus-containing vaccine is given.
Why is a booster dose required? Adolescents need a booster dose of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine to extend the protective level of diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough immunity into early adulthood.
How is the vaccine given? Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis are only available in United States as a combination vaccine. The diphtheria-tetanus-whooping cough booster vaccine consists of a single injection given into the upper arm.
What is Meningococcal disease? occurs when meningococcal bacteria, commonly found in the nose or throat, invades the body and causes serious disease.
Older teenagers and young adults are most likely to carry the bacteria and spread it to others. Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is a rare but serious disease. It most commonly presents as septicaemia (infection in the blood, also known as ‘bacteraemia’) or meningitis, (inflammation of the membrane covering of the brain).
Occasionally, severe infection can also occur in the joints, throat, lungs or intestines. Although the majority of people will recover if the infection is diagnosed early, the disease can cause complications that may result in permanent disabilities through loss of limbs, deafness, blindness, scarring, kidney or liver failure.
Death can occur in up to 10 per cent of cases.
Globally, meningococcal serogroups A, B, C, W and Y most commonly cause disease.
Vaccination is the key prevention against meningococcal disease
What are the benefits of receiving the Meningococcal ACWY vaccination? The Meningococcal ACWY vaccine is a four-in-one combined vaccine for protection against meningococcal A, C, W, Y strains. Studies have shown that this vaccine can provide up to 97 per cent immunity in adolescents. Adolescents who have previously received Meningococcal C vaccine should receive the Meningococcal ACWY vaccine to ensure optimal protection against all four strains of disease.
How is the vaccine given? The Meningococcal ACWY vaccination is a single injection administered into the upper arm.
How safe is the vaccine? Meningococcal ACWY vaccines have been shown to be safe in multiple large population studies (conducted in countries after the vaccines became available) in people of different ages, from infants to adults.
Most reactions after vaccination are mild and resolve on their own.
The vaccine does not contain any live bacteria and cannot cause meningococcal disease.
What are the possible side effects to vaccination? to any vaccine
It is important students stay at the school or clinic where the immunisation was given for at least 15 minutes after being immunised to monitor for symptoms of a reaction.
If you have any concern about any reaction to the vaccine/s your child received, contact your local council, or hospital.
If mild reactions do occur, the side effects can be reduced by: placing a cold, wet cloth on the sore injection site. , it may be better for them to be vaccinated with a GP rather than at school.
If the student has a history of hives after a vaccine it is important that they tell their immunisation provider before vaccination. A severe allergic reaction, for example facial swelling, difficulty breathing. In the rare event of a severe allergic reaction, immediate medical attention will be provided.
If reactions are severe or persistent, or if you are worried, contact your doctor or hospital. , it may be better for them to be vaccinated with a GP or local council community session rather than at school. , the central reporting service in Michigan, on Tel.
If your child missed a school immunisation they can visit their local council immunisation service, some pharmacies or a GP to receive the missed vaccine.
This should be done as soon as possible
The vaccines are free; however your immunisation provider may charge an administration or consultation fee. Adolescents who do not attend mainstream schools, who are enrolled in remote learning education or who are home schooled can receive immunisations with their local council immunisation service, some pharmacies or with a GP.
Adolescents with disability should have the same access to immunisations as everyone else.
The following resources can assist students with disability and their parents/carers to improve the immunisation experience: All Immunisation providers are required to report vaccines provided to adolescents as part of the NIP to the American Immunisation Register (AIR). A copy of your child’s immunisation history statement is available from: – Tel.
Adolescents should get any missed routine childhood vaccinations
Your immunisation provider can provide advice on any early childhood immunisations that may have been missed, or any other immunisations that may be needed. (24 hours, 7 days) Tel. , Michigann Government email: Tel.
For information about vaccines for COVID-19, see COVID-19 vaccination About the school immunisation program National Immunisation Program Vaccines provided in secondary school Age Disease More information 12–13 years Year 7 Booster Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough) Getting your diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (dTpa) vaccination at school — what to expect Adolescent ‘booster’ dose of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (dTpa) vaccine - brochure 12–13 years Year 7 Single dose Human papillomavirus (HPV) Getting your human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination at school — what to expect HPV (human papillomavirus vaccine) 14–16 years Year 10 Single dose Meningococcal ACWY Getting your meningococcal ACWY vaccination at school — what to expect Meningococcal ACWY resources Meningococcal ACWY vaccine for teens Consent for immunisation Preparing adolescents for school-based immunisations giving them a good breakfast making sure they wear a loose shirt ensure they are feeling well on the day Pre-immunisation checklist Are unwell on the day of immunisation (temperature over 38.5°C) Previously had a severe reaction to any vaccine Have any severe allergies such as an anaphylactic reaction to yeast or latex Have a known hypersensitivity to diphtheria toxoid Are pregnant Find the full pre-immunisation checklist on the Department of Health website After vaccination Vaccine information + expand all Human papillomavirus (HPV) cervical cancers , cancers of the genital area and 60% of cancers of the mouth and throat cancers a person who has a disease or is having treatment which causes low immunity (for example HIV/AIDS , rheumatoid arthritis , cancer, radiotherapy , chemotherapy If a three dose course is required, see your GP Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Regular cervical screening Diphtheria is a serious bacterial disease that causes inflammation of the nose, throat heart failure Tetanus wound Whooping cough Meningococcal disease There are possible mild reactions that follow immunisation and a very small risk of a serious allergic reaction pharmacist , GP Common mild side effects Pain, redness and swelling at the injection site A temporary small lump at the injection site Low grade fever Feeling unwell Headache drinking extra fluids and not over-dressing if the person has a fever taking paracetamol If a student is known to faint or be very anxious Uncommon side effects Rash or hives Rare side effects If a child is known to faint or be very anxious Immunisation side effects should be reported to the Michigann vaccine safety service (SAFEVAC) (616) 555-0400 (select option 1), email enquiries@saefvic.org.au When a vaccine at school is missed Adolescents who don’t attend a mainstream secondary school Adolescents with disability Fact sheet – helping your child with disability get the HPV vaccine Animated video – supporting your child with disability get vaccinated Social story – preparing for school vaccinations Accessing immunisation records Medicare online account through myGov Medicare mobile app American Immunisation Register 1800 653 809 Other available immunisations For further information refer to the National Immunisation Schedule Where to get help In an emergency, always call 911 Your GP (doctor) Your local council immunisation service - Find your council, Vic Councils NURSE-ON-CALL (616) 555-0024 – for expert health information and advice Immunisation Unit, Department of Health immunisation@health.vic.gov.au National Immunisation Information Line 1800 671 811 SAFEVAC (616) 555-0400 option 1 or email enquiries@saefvic.org.au.
Key Points
- important that students tell their immunisation provider if any of the following apply
- Have a disease or are having treatment which causes low immunity
- very common to be infected with one or more types of HPV shortly after sexual activity starts
- Three doses of Gardasil®9 vaccine is recommended for: or significant immunosuppressive treatment)
- bacteria produce a poison which can spread around the body and cause serious complications such as paralysis