As part of the Waitemata District Health Board’s school based immunisation programme, all students in Year 7 will be offered the BOOSTRIX immunisation (booster vaccinations for tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough).

Parents and caregivers are welcomed and encouraged to attend a teaching session, to be held for the students, on Thursday 20 February at 10.15am, in the Wharenui room.

This session will be presented by a WDHB public health nurse and will include a short video and a time for questions.

The below link will take you to the video that will be shown to the students: https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/healthy-living/immunisation/immunisation-older-children

If you do not wish your child to attend this educational session please notify your child’s form teacher.

Every Year 7 student will be given a form to take home which needs to be completed and signed by a parent or caregiver and returned to school whether you are consenting or non-consenting to the immunisation.

Below are links that may assist you in your decision process. It may also be helpful speaking with your child’s Doctor or practise nurse.

Ministry of Health https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/healthy-living/immunisation/immunisation-older-children
Immunisation Advisory Centre http://www.immune.org.nz/