Secondary School Immunisation Program
Monash Council visits secondary schools throughout the year to immunise year 7 and 10 school students as part of the National Immunisation Program Schedule.
The Secondary School Immunisation Program offers free vaccines for the following diseases to all students:
Year 7 (12-13 years)
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
- 1 dose.
- Children with a weakened immune system may still require a second or third dose.
- If missed, a catch-up dose is available for people up to (and including) 25 years of age.
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough) - DTP
Year 10 (14-16 years)
Meningococcal ACWY
Pictorial: Secondary School Immunisation Program(PDF, 2MB)
How does my child access the school immunisation program?
Schools provide parents/guardians with consent cards and information regarding our visits to schools. The consent cards must be completed, signed and returned to school within a required timeframe.
Vaccinations will not be given to a child without a signed consent card.
If the consent card or information is not provided to you, please contact your school.
Why immunise?
Immunisation is a very important, proven and safe way to provide protection against serious diseases. It also protects those who may be unable to receive immunisation themselves.
Monash Council visits secondary schools throughout the year to immunise Year 7 and Year 10 school students as part of the National Immunisation Program Schedule (NIP).
Non-Medicare card holders are eligible for these free vaccines.
How will the vaccine be administered?
Nurses inject the vaccines into the muscle of the upper part of your child’s arm (deltoid).
What if my child misses their school vaccine?
All absent students who have returned their consent cards will be contacted regarding future Immunisation Schedules.
Vaccines are available at our council sessions or given by GPs and other immunisation providers.
More information
For more information about immunisation in secondary schools, visit the Better Health website.