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School Immunisation Program

 
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All Year 7 and Year 10 students are eligible for free vaccinations as recommended on the National Immunisation Program schedule to protect against vaccine​ preventable diseases.

Vaccines offered in the Queensland School Immunisation Program ​ ​
School YearVaccineDose and administration

 

 

 

Year 7

Human papillomavirus (HPV)

Two doses of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine GARDASIL®9 will be offered. The recommended interval for the two doses is 0 and (at

least) 6 months but up to 12 months after first dose.

Diphtheria-Tetanus- Pertussis (dTpa)One booster dose of adult/adolescent formulation dTpa vaccine will be offered. Most students would have received vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis when they were pre-school age.
Year 10Meningococcal ACWYOne dose of meningococcal ACWY vaccine will be offered.


Unfortunately, it is not possible to provide the school immunisation program at School of Distance Education campuses / locations in Queensland.

Your child can receive their school immunisations via the following services:

  • Your doctor
  • Community Health Centres that offer immunisation services
  • Royal Flying Doctor Service
  • Some councils provide immunisation services please check as it is not routinely provided throughout Queensland The school vaccines are free however you may be charged a consultation fee by your doctor.

If you have children who are in other secondary year levels who are incomplete or have missed their Year 7 or Year 10 program, they are eligible for catch up vaccinations before they turn 20 years of age. After this time, vaccines need to be purchased via private prescription.

Further information about the School Immunisation Program, please contact:

 ​North Queensland (Mackay/Townsville/Cairns/North West/Cape and Torres Area)

 

Outside of North Queensland

  • 13HEALTH
  • Contact your Doctor

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Last reviewed 18 January 2023
Last updated 18 January 2023