Catch Up Vaccination Clinic - Wednesday 12 August

The Year 7-10 Catch Up Vaccination clinic will be held on Wednesday, 12 August.

As part of the NSW School Vaccination Program 2026, the following vaccines will be offered  free of charge at school: 

Year 7 students: 

• diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine – 1 dose 
• human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine – 1 dose

Year 10 students: 

• meningococcal ACWY vaccine – 1 dose 

To have your child vaccinated at school, you need to give your permission (consent) either online or by filling out and returning the paper consent form.

Before the day:

• Ask your parent/carer to complete the online consent form at https://engage.health.nsw.gov.au/engage
  • To complete online consent, parents/carers will need their Service NSW Login details and Medicare details for themselves and their child. 
• Need a paper form? Ask the Secondary or First Aid office.

 On the day (12 August):

• Start with a good breakfast and drink plenty of water.
• Wear your sports uniform.
• Stay calm and let your teacher or the nurse know if you feel unwell or nervous.

Important: If you miss the date, don’t worry! You can catch up at a future clinic, your GP, or your local pharmacy – free of charge. If you have any questions about the NSW School Vaccination Program in your area, contact your local public health unit (PHU) by calling 1300 066 055

More info: www.health.nsw.gov.au/schoolvaccination