Waihi College School 2024
From the Public Health Nurse
Year 7 Immunisation (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis/Whooping Cough)
In Year 7 students are offered free vaccine against tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough.
In New Zealand, babies and young children are given vaccines to protect them against these diseases. As children get older this protection, wears off so Year 7 students need to boost their protection against these three diseases.
There will be an information presentation for Year 7 students on 27th February.
Students will bring home an Information/Consent Form afterwards, this form needs to be completed and returned to school as soon as possible.
For further information you can contact your Practice Nurse or Public Health Nurse Christy Baker ph or text 021 759 837
Year 8 HPV Immunisation Programme
There will be an information presentation for Year 8 students on on 27th February. HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccination helps protect from cancers caused by this virus.
This immunisation is now being offered every year as part of the school based immunisation programme.
Students will bring home an Information/Consent Form afterwards, this form needs to be completed and returned to school as soon as possible.
For further information you can contact your Practice Nurse or Public Health Nurse Christy Baker ph or text 021 759 837