Year 8 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine – 27th April 2022

Dear Parents/Carers

The HPV vaccine that protects against several types of cancer is being offered to your child at school on Wednesday 27th April 2022. To get the best protection, two doses are required. The second injection will be usually offered six to 24 months after the first. The school will let you know when the second dose will be given.

The leaflet https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hpv-vaccine-vaccination-guide-leaflet includes more information about the vaccine.

It is important for you to discuss and complete the consent form with your child. You should complete the consent form as soon as possible. Please do this even if you don’t want your child to receive the vaccination. Please be aware that if we do not receive the completed consent form, each young person may be assessed on an individual basis and invited to self consent for the vaccination providing they can demonstrate an understanding of the vaccination due. This is in line with the Gillick Competency Framework.

Please complete the consent form below:

https://imms.sirona-cic.org.uk/hpv/2021/consent

Please note the consent link will close two working days before the school session (Monday 25th April 2022).

Information about the vaccinations will be put on your child’s health records. If you would like more information please visit www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations . If you have any questions, please contact the Immunisation Team at [email protected] or 01275 373104

Yours sincerely

Karen Evans | Head of Specialist Services for Children