School Aged Immunisations Service (SAIS)

It is important for us all to protect you in our community against a number of dangerous infectious diseases. The National Immunisation Programme means that diseases like polio have now disappeared in the UK and this is only possible by maintaining the high vaccination rates for children and young people across our local communities.This year the flu vaccination programme has been extended to include all secondary school children (Years 7-11).
We want to encourage everyone to complete the online consent form even if you want to decline the vaccine. For more details about this visit https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/school-aged-immunisation-service
Below you will see a list of the immunisations you will be offered in school and links for further information.

Flu Nasal Vaccine Year 7-11

The flu vaccination is a quick and simple nose spray that works the same as a flu jab.
Having the flu spray will stop the spread.
Older people and those with illnesses are most at risk if they catch flu from young people.
Flu changes all the time, so even if you have had it last year it is vital you have it again this year.
For more information visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/

HPV vaccine age 12 to 13 (School Year 8 and 9)

The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) helps protect again cancers caused by HPV these include cervical cancer, some mouth and throat cancers and some cancers of the anal and genital areas. It can also protect against genital warts.
This is offered to both boys and girls. The vaccine requires you to have 2 doses, at least 6 months apart.
For more details visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/hpv-human-papillomavirus-vaccine/

School Booster (Years 9 and 10) Young People Aged 13-15 years

This includes the 3 in 1 booster (tetanus, diphtheria and polio). Also MenACWY vaccine, protecting against the different strains of meningitis.
For more information visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/