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

3. What is a Vaccine Clinic?
In Ontario grade 7s are offered vaccines against 3 infections
Meningococcal Disease - mandatory
Hepatitis B - optional
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) optional
Vaccine Nurses come to the school to give these needles

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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.
Offered for free until grade 12

7. 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

8. 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

9. Consent in Different Languages
Does your parent or guardian have difficulty understanding written English ?
Friend or family member
Contact Health Unit by phone
SWIS Worker / ESL Teacher

10. 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

11. Call the Vaccine Preventable Disease Team
Questions?
Call the Vaccine Preventable Disease Team
extension 2330