Year 8 School-Based Immunisation Programme 2024

Year 8 students will be offered human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in school. This is a New Zealand vaccine that is recommended to be given at 12 years of age. Students need two doses with a 6-month gap between dose 1 and dose 2. This is scheduled for April 10th with a catchup date 1-2 weeks later for students absent on the day.

A consent form with information will be sent home with your child. Please read, complete and return the completed form to school. For more information on this important programme or to access an electronic consent form, please click here.

For any questions regarding this vaccine, please contact the Immunisation Advisory Centre on 0800 466 863.