Childhood Immunisations Given in School The Immunisation Team are responsible for the planning and delivery of the school-age immunisation programmes in Surrey. The vaccination programmes are primarily carried out in schools, although we also offer clinics in other community settings for home-educated children and other children depending on their individual needs. During your child’s time at school, they will be offered the following vaccinations:
Year Year R – 11 Aged 4 to 16
Vaccination Flu
Year 8 Aged 12 to 13
HPV
Year 9 Aged 13 to 14
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio (Td/IPV)
Description Carried out during the Autumn term. This is offered via a nasal spray. We can also offer an alternative vaccination, which does not contain porcine gelatine, this is delivered by injection into the arm. This is offered to both girls and boys in Year 8, normally during the Summer Term. The HPV virus increases the risk of developing some cancers in later life, such as: cervical cancer, some mouth and throat cancers and some cancers of the anus and genital areas. Evidence is clear that the HPV vaccine helps protect both boys and girls from HPV-related cancers. This is given in Year 9, normally in the Spring term, and is sometimes called the final school booster. Tetanus is a painful disease affecting the nervous system and is caused when germs found in soil and manure get into the body through open wounds. Diphtheria is a serious disease that often begins with a sore throat. It can damage the heart, nervous system and in severe cases may kill. Polio is a virus that attacks the nervous system and can cause paralysis of the muscles if it affects the chest muscles or brain it can kill.