After your school immunisation - HE1313
Information for school children and their families following immunisation.
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Information for parents and caregivers following vaccination at school
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Dear Parent/Guardian
You consented for your child to be immunised at school today.
How your child may feel after the immunisation and what can help
What you may feel |
What can help |
When this could start |
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Swelling and pain at the injection site (hard and sore to touch)
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Do not rub the injection site Place a cold, wet cloth or ice pack where the injection was given. Leave it on for a short time. |
Within 6 to 24 hours |
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Feeling unwell or tired |
Rest and drink plenty of fluids. |
Within 6 to 24 hours |
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MMR vaccine – a rash and fever (very rare) |
No treatment is required. The rash is not infectious |
Between 5 and 12 days after immunisation |
Important note about Gardasil 9 (HPV vaccination)
The approved course of Gardasil 9 is two doses. However, research shows that one dose gives the same protection for children aged 9 to 14 years.
Your child will be offered one dose of Gardasil 9 through the School Based Immunisation Programme.
A second dose is free and can be accessed from your doctor, local pharmacy, or community health provider at least six months after the first dose. Dose 2 is due at least 6 months from the date of receiving dose 1.
Questions or concerns
- Contact the vaccinator directly (during school hours)
- Contact your family doctor (GP) or medical centre
- Call Healthline free on 0800 611 116 anytime
- Please do not contact the school about medical concerns.
Reporting unexpected reactions
It is important to inform your vaccinator about any unexpected symptoms after your immunisation. Health professionals should report suspected reactions to the Centre for Adverse Reactions Monitoring (CARM) but you can also report these by visiting CARM