Diptheria, Tetanus, Polio and Meningitis Vaccination Programme 21 January 2022
Wed 19 Jan 2022
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Final Reminder Please can all Year 9 parents support us and the country in tackling childhood diseases, by ensuring their child receives the DTP-MenACWY vaccination on Friday 21 January 2022, this week.
PLEASE NOTE that late consent must now be given via leaving an answer machine message to the Childhood Immunisation Team on 01423 557693 by 4pm on WEDNESDAY 19 January. We have texted all Year 9 parents about this today (Wednesday) also.
When ringing please leave your name, telephone number, mention Outwood Academy Normanby and the full name of your child.
2. Enter the School Code and click “Find School” (school code can be found at the end of this letter)
3. Complete the form with your child’s information and parent/guardian contact information*.
4. Click the green “Submit” button.
*Once submitted, if you provide a valid email address, you will receive an automatic confirmation email. We will also email you to let you know that your child has been immunised. If your child has specific medical requirements, one of our nurses may need to get in touch before we are due to carry out the immunisations. We routinely share your child’s vaccination information with their registered GP surgery.
The deadline for online consents is - Sunday 9th January 2022
Why is the Meningitis vaccine being offered?
The MenACWY vaccination helps to protect your child against four types of meningococcal bacteria (groups A, C, W and Y) that can cause meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain) and septicaemia (blood poisoning). These diseases are very serious.
Why is the Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio vaccine being offered?
The 3-in-1 DTP booster vaccine helps protect your child against three severe diseases; diphtheria, tetanus and polio.
Diphtheria is a serious disease that can damage the heart and nervous system.
Tetanus is a painful disease affecting the nervous system which can lead to muscle spasms and breathing problems.
Polio is a virus that attacks the nervous system which can cause permanent paralysis of muscles.
Is the HPV vaccine just for girls?
Historically this vaccine has only been offered to girls as HPV is the main cause of cervical cancer. However, due to increasing rates of head and neck cancers in adulthood linked to HPV infection, the programme is now being offered to boys born on or after the 1st September 2006. Early vaccination gives us the opportunity to help prevent the spread of a very serious disease that affects over 3,000 adults every year in the UK and causes over 1,000 deaths.
Where can I find out more?
We hope that the information provided addresses any concerns you or your child might have about these vaccinations. By having these vaccines your child will be protecting themselves and others from very serious diseases. It is important that this letter is shared with your child.
For more information regarding the MenACWY vaccination please visit this website:
We hope that the information provided addresses any concerns you or your child might have about the vaccination. By having the HPV vaccine, they will be helping to protect themselves and others from very serious diseases later in life. It is important that this letter is shared with your child.
If you have any questions regarding this programme, or you believe your child’s vaccination status is not up to date please contact the Childhood Immunisation Team by emailing:
