HPV Vaccination

A reminder to all parents that the first dose of the HPV vaccine will be given to the Year 9 – 13 girls on 10 March 2010. If a student is away that day she can receive the vaccination at a later date in a catch-up clinic at school. If you have not already returned vaccination consent forms, it is not too late. Extra forms are available from the school office. Late consents can be brought to school on the day of vaccination. Parents or caregivers can accompany their daughters on the day of vaccination, if they wish. Please ask the office what time the nurses will be at your school.

Only girls (under 16) whose parent or caregiver has consented in writing will be given the vaccine at school. Students 16 or older can self-consent. On the day of vaccination please ensure your daughter has breakfast and wears a loose-sleeved top, if possible. Side effects of the vaccine are uncommon and the students should be able to participate in normal physical activities a few hours after the vaccination.

All girls born on or after January 1, 1990, are eligible for free HPV vaccine through their GP practice. Should you have any questions about the programme, please phone:
Karen Nielsen
HPV school-based co-ordinator
Otago Public Health Nursing Service
Phone 03) 476 9838
karen.nielsen@healthotago.co.nz