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Grade 7 Immunization Clinics

Grade 7 Immunization Clinics. Created by Child Health and VPD Teams Created: August 2018 Updated: July 2019. Why a Presentation on Vaccinations?. To talk about upcoming vaccine clinics Hand out consents Answer questions. H ow do vaccinations work?.

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Grade 7 Immunization Clinics

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  1. Grade 7 Immunization Clinics Created by Child Health and VPD Teams Created: August 2018 Updated: July 2019

  2. Why a Presentation on Vaccinations? • To talk about upcoming vaccine clinics • Hand out consents • Answer questions

  3. How do vaccinations work? • Vaccines contain small parts of specific germs, or inactivated germs. • The immune system reacts to the vaccine to make the proper immunity (memory) cells. • When germs enter the body at a later time, these memory cells kill them before they have a chance to infect the body.

  4. What Vaccines Are Given? • In Ontario vaccination against Meningococcal Diseaseis mandatory • We offer this vaccination in school for grade 7 students • Vaccines against 2 additional infections are also offered: • Hepatitis B - optional • Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) optional • Vaccine Nurses come to the school to give these needles

  5. What is Meningococcal Disease? • Disease spread through saliva – ie. sharing toothbrushes, drinks and exchange of saliva • Disease of lining of the brain • Some of those infected can have permanent damage to limbs, hearing, or loss of life The Meningococcal vaccine is Mandatory, you must get the vaccine or have an exemption on file.

  6. What is Hepatitis B? • Virus spread through unprotected sexual contact and contact with infected blood • Causes damage to the liver that can result in cirrhosis and cancer • Healthcare providers are vaccinated against Hepatitis B Proof of vaccination is often required for college, university, travel or employment

  7. What is Human Papillomavirus (HPV)? • There are many different types of HPV • HPV is spread through sexual contact • HPV causes genital warts and is linked to various cancers. • HPV-9 (Gardasil vaccine) protects against 9 of types of the virus.

  8. What happens at the Vaccine Clinic? • All students will be seen by a nurse to ask questions • You will receive 1-3 needles in the fall depending on which vaccines have been consented for • A new needle is used for each injection and each person • Students will return to class with a buddy and wait 15 minutes before leaving school or being alone • There will be a second vaccine clinic in the Spring

  9. Consent and Information Forms • Take information home to guardian/parent • Complete student information at top • Answer health questions on consent form • Sign consent form for each vaccine • Return forms to teacher before the clinic

  10. Consent in Different Languages • Does your parent or guardian have difficulty understanding written English ? • Ask for help from a friend or family member • Contact Health Unit by phone • Connect with a SWIS Worker / ESL Teacher

  11. Preparing for Immunization Day • Eat breakfast • Wear a short sleeve shirt • Make sure you have returned your consent • At the clinic talk to the nurse if you have any questions

  12. Did you know? • Most grade 7 students say that getting these needles “is not that bad” or “is no big deal” • Remaining calm and breathing slowly helps when getting needles • Keeping your arm relaxed and loose will make it hurt less

  13. Did you know? • The needles used are the same size as those used to vaccinate 2-month-old babies

  14. Did you know? • The Health Unit has records of most previous needles and will only give you what you need and have consent for

  15. Did you know? • The nurses will be talking to every student • If you lose or forget your consent, the nurse may call home, so you can get any needles you need

  16. Questions? Call the Vaccine Preventable Disease Team 519-663-5317 extension 2330

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