Year 10 Meningococcal Immunisations – Thursday 8 August

As part of the Queensland Health Immunisation Program, all Year 10 students are scheduled to receive their booster Meningococcal ACWY vaccination on Thursday 8 August at school.

This vaccine helps protect against four strains of meningococcal disease, a rare but serious illness that can cause life-threatening infections such as meningitis and septicaemia. The vaccine is free for all Year 10 students and is strongly recommended to protect their health and the wider community.

Parents and carers are reminded to:

• Ensure your child has breakfast on the morning of the immunisation.

• All students should be in their school sports uniform for easier access to the upper arm.

If your child is absent on the day, they will be offered a catch-up immunisation through the local council clinic or GP.

Thank you for supporting this important public health initiative.

For more information, please visit health.gov.au.