For the attention of Parents/Carers of Year 8 children, please see below, letter issued from the School Immunisations Team. Any queries relating to this, please contact the School Nurses directly on the contact details below:
Dear Parent/Guardian
Your child is due their vaccination to protect against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). This is offered in year 8 as part of the national immunisation programme and is free on the NHS.
This vaccine requires two doses; the second dose is given 6 – 24 months after the first. If your child is 15-17 years old when they receive the first dose they will require 3 doses. The team will advise you of the dates the 3 doses are required.
More information regarding these vaccinations can be accessed through the links below, please ensure that you read the information contained in the links below prior to booking an appointment and giving consent for your child’s immunisations. You must have parental responsibility or delegated authority to consent for the vaccinations.
www.nhs.uk/Conditions/vaccinations/Pages/vaccination-schedule-age-checklist.aspx
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/hpv-vaccine-cervarix-gardasil-side-effects/
Electronic Consent – The School Age Immunisation Team is moving to electronic consents for the Adolescent vaccination programmes. The use of e-Consent is quicker and easier to use, and can be completed on any electronic device.
Click on this link https://forms.mpft.nhs.uk/ to complete the consent form.
You will need this code BIRCHHPV1P which identifies your child’s school
Please complete the e-consent form by 1pm Tuesday 18th May 2021
Please ensure that you complete and submit your child’s consent form promptly, whether you wish your child to be immunised or not and only submit one consent form per child. If you have any concerns or would like to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Immunisation Team on 03001240366 or email schools.immunisation@mpft.nhs.uk
If your child has already received these immunisations, please contact us at school.immunisation@mpft.nhs.uk or call 0300 124 0366 to advise.
Kind Regards
School Age Immunisation Team
Rising Brook Health Centre
Merrey Road
Stafford
ST17 9LY
Tel: 0300 124 0366
Email: school.immunisation@mpft.nhs.uk