VACCINATIONS AT SCHOOL What to expect 1 What's first? A nurse will shortly call you over for your vaccinations. Your nurse will ask you a few questions to confirm your identity, such as: Your name Date of birth Home address 2 What's next? Your nurse will then ask you questions about your health: Are you feeling well today? And for female students only: Are you pregnant or do you Do you have any allergies or think you might be pregnant? any past reactions to vaccines? (This may seem a silly question, Have you received any vaccines but some vaccines should not in the last 12 months? be given during pregnancy.) Your nurse will explain what vaccine/s you will receive today 3 But does it hurt? Your nurse will describe: What you may feel How best you can relax your arm and Tips on how to distract yourself 4 Congratulations - You did it! Sit with your nurse while a record of your vaccination is completed (should only take a minute) Tell a nurse or teacher if you’re feeling unwell You will be given a Time of Vaccination sticker – wear it with pride!’ Support your fellow class mates Join your class mates sitting quietly in the recovery area for 15 minutes before returning to class Eat and drink well during the day Remember to keep moving your arm/s throughout the day HEALTH INFORMATION In most instances, unless you give permission, health workers cannot share your health information, however there are a few situations where we might need to talk to other people. For example if we have any concerns about your safety, welfare or wellbeing. FOR MORE INFORMATION Year 7 students https://www.health.gov.au/resources/videos/getting-your-hpv-dtpa-vaccinations-at-school-what-to-expect?language=en Year 10 students https://www.health.gov.au/resources/videos/getting-your-meningococcal-acwy-vaccination-at-school-what-to-expect?language=en Western Sydney Local Health District Photographic images courtesy of the Australian Government’s National Immunisation Program Afterwards you can tell the nurse how it felt