School Immunisation Program (SIP)
The Queensland School Immunisation Program enables Year 7 and Year 10 students to be vaccinated through their school for free.
Year 7 students are offered vaccination against:
This age group requires these vaccinations because:
- they need a booster dose for diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough)
- some immunisations need to be given in early adolescence (human papillomavirus) because the immune response is better at this age for this vaccine.
Year 10 students are offered vaccination against:
- meningococcal ACWY strains: 1 dose
- meningococcal B strain: 2 doses.
This age group requires this vaccination because:
- some of the highest rates of meningococcal occur among 15 to 19 year old and this age group can transmit the meningococcal bacteria to people who are at increased risk of infection, including young children
- the vaccine protects young people and reduces risks for the community as a whole by decreasing the proportion of people carrying the bacteria in their nose and throat.
Vaccinations are scheduled for the following dates:
Year 7
Tuesday 9 September - 9.00am - 1pm
Year 10
Dose 1 - Thursday 4 June - 9.00am - 11.10am
Dose 2 - Tuesday 9 September - 9.00am - 1pm
Where: Senior Learning Hub
Parents are encouraged to ensure their children have breakfast on the morning of the vaccination.