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Meningitis ACWY and Diphtheria/Tetanus and Polio Vaccinations

The Meningitis ACWY (MenACWY) and Diphtheria/Tetanus and Polio (Td/IPV or DTP) vaccinations are offered to all young people in the school or in a community setting. It is offered in school year 9 (aged 13-14 years) in line with the national immunisation schedule.

Both injections are given at the same session, into the deltoid muscle at the top of the right and left arm.

Information about the Meningitis ACWY vaccination

The vaccination protects against meningococcal bacteria strains A, C, W and Y that can cause meningitis and septicemia. The bacteria are spread through droplet contact, and teenagers are at a higher risk.

More information in 33 different languages can be accessed below:

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MenACWY Vaccine: Information leaflet for young people can be accessed below:

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Nemenrix, produced by Pfizer, is the MenACWY vaccine used for the programme.  Full product details can be accessed below:

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Useful Information about the Diphtheria/Tetanus/Polio vaccination

Information about the Diphtheria/Tetanus/Polio vaccination

Children are offered 4 doses of this vaccination before they start school.  A 5th dose is required at the age of 13/14 years to boost immunity and ensure protection into adulthood.

Diphtheria and Polio are airborne virus’ spread by droplet contact.  They can cause life changing damage to the body and can cause death. Tetanus is found in soil, and is a bacteria and does not spread between people.  If it gets into the body through an open wound it can cause damage to the nervous system, breathing problems and even death.

Further information about the vaccination can be found below:

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A guide to the 3 in 1 teenage booster (Td/IPV) in 33 different languages can be found below:

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Revaxis, produced by Sanofi Pasteur, is the Td/IPV used for the programme.  Full product details can be accessed below:

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You can complete a consent form for your child using the link below:

You can find your school's unique code below:

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