Diphtheria, tetanus and polio
The DTP vaccine protects against diphtheria, tetanus and polio. These are serious diseases.
You need a total of 5 doses of the diphtheria, tetanus and polio vaccine to build up immunity and give you longer-term protection. The first 4 doses should have been administered to children before they reach 4 years of age.
You should have the fifth dose in S3 (around 14 years of age).
Meningitis ACWY (MenACWY)
The Meningitis ACWY (MenACWY) vaccine helps protect against meningitis and septicaemia (blood poisoning), which are caused by meningococcal bacteria A, C ,W and Y.
Young people have a higher risk of getting meningococcal disease.
Meningitis and Septicaemia are very serious diseases which can cause permanent disability and death.
School vaccination information packs
An envelope with an Information booklet pertaining to the vaccines, ingredients and any side effects and the consent form will be given to all S3 pupils and any older pupils with any incomplete courses from the week commencing 11th November 2024. These will be distributed by the child’s School. If you/your child does not receive a pack/consent form please enquire at the School to be given a blank pack.
Please complete all forms and return to the school as soon as possible. Please ensure the consent form is returned even if you DO NOT consent to you/your child receiving the vaccine.
You and your parent or carer should chat about the information. Both you and your parent or carer should sign the consent form and return it to your school. You should return the consent form even if you’re not going to have the vaccine.
We recommend getting agreement from a parent or carer, but it isn’t always necessary.