Year 7 students will be offered Boostrix vaccine (Tdap) in school.  This vaccine is a booster of tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough (pertussis).  Most children received these immunisations last as preschoolers.  This is scheduled for 2 April 2025, with a catchup date 1-2 weeks later for students absent on the day.

Year 8 students will be offered human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in school.  This is a New Zealand schedule vaccine that is recommended to be given at 11 or 12 years of age.  Students need two doses with a 6-month gap between dose 1 and 2.  This is scheduled for 2 April 2025 with a catchup date 1-2 weeks later for students absent on the day.

A consent form with information has been sent home with your daughter.  Please read, complete, and return the completed form to school by 14 March.

For more information on NZ Schedule vaccines please go to National Immunisation Schedule (info.health.nz)