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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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