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School-based immunisation program campaign

The school-based immunisation program offers students in years 7 and 10 free vaccinations to protect against infectious diseases.

For more information visit the school-based immunisation program page on HealthyWA (external site).

Objectives

Raise awareness amongst parents and guardians of children who will be in year 7 or 10 in 2023 about free vaccinations offered at school to protect against infectious diseases.
Encourage parents and guardians to consent for vaccination at school.

Key messages

The school-based immunisation program offers students in years 7 and 10 free vaccinations at school to protect against infectious diseases.
Year 7 students can receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) and diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (dTpa) vaccines to protect against whooping cough, genital warts and some cancers.
Year 10 students can receive the meningococcal ACWY vaccine to protect against 4 types of meningococcal bacteria.
COVID-19 vaccines will also be offered to students in years 7 and 10 who are eligible for a vaccine.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to complete the VaccinateWA form online. Otherwise they can request a hard copy form from school or print a copy from the webpage.
For more information visit healthywa.wa.gov.au/schoolimmunisations

Target audience

Parents and guardians of children who will be in year 7 or 10 in 2023.

Timing

December 2022 to February 2023

Campaign materials

Promotional text

Please use the below information to promote the program and HPV vaccine schedule change to parents/guardians through your channels e.g. social media, e-newsletters, websites etc. Download the promotional text (PDF 123KB).