1. Grade 5 Vaccination Program
July 18, 2014

2. Vaccination for Boys & Girls
Hepatitis B (HBV)
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

3. Hepatitis B What is it? WHAT IS IT?
A virus that can cause liver damage
HOW DO YOU GET IT?
Transmitted through:
Sharing personal items (i.e. razors, toothbrushes)
Using non-sterile needles when getting a tattoo or body
piercing
Sharing needles when injecting drugs, steroids etc.
What is it?
The liver is the biggest organ inside the body (the skin is the largest organ).
1 person out of 100 can die from the disease.
Carriers may be symptom free and spread the disease without knowing it.
How do you get it?
It is not spread by coughing, sneezing, hugging or using the same dishes or cutlery.

4. 1,000,000 people around the world die each year from
Hepatitis B
SYMPTOMS?
Some people who have the virus in their bodies may feel very sick. Others may not feel sick at all.
If someone does not feel sick and does not know that they have the virus, they can pass the virus to someone else.
1,000,000 people around the world die each year from
Hepatitis B

5. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
WHAT IS IT?
Can affect the reproductive organs of the body
Most people with the virus will not feel sick
No cure for HPV disease
If the virus is not found early & treated, it can cause cancer
Cancer of the cervix in women
Other types of cancer in men
-HPV is a very common family of viruses with over 100 different types that can cause skin warts, genital warts and certain kinds of cancer, most commonly cervical cancer.
Reference: Alberta health website-

6. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
HOW DO YOU GET IT?
Virus is spread through close contact
If someone does not feel sick and does not know that they have the virus, they can pass the virus to someone else
WHAT ARE THE RISKS ?
In Alberta:
40 women will die each year from cervical cancer
Almost 100% of throat/ neck/head cancers in men under 40 related to HPV virus
What are the cancer risks when you do catch the HPV disease?
-Relationship between HPV infection and HPV related cancers including cervical cancer have been established
-40 women will die each year from cervical cancer
-Recent Alberta data shows that almost 100% of oropharyngeal head and neck cancers in men under 40 are HPV-related (Alberta Health, 2014)
Reference: Alberta Health website

7. Vaccination Can Prevent Infection
Vaccine: small amounts of a virus or bacteria
Have been killed
Injected into the body
Your body is able to use the vaccine
to provide protection
Contact with the Hepatitis B or
HPV viruses later in life
Your body will have this protection to prevent these infections
If you come into contact with the Hepatitis B or HPV viruses later in life, your body will have this protection to prevent infection from these viruses
Reference: Alberta health website-

8. What Else Should I Know?
Both the Hepatitis B and HPV vaccine are given through a series of three separate injections, in separate needles
Your first vaccine will be given in the , your second will be before or after break, and your third will be in the
That’s three separate times you get to hang out with your school nurse! What could be better than that...?
HPV The vaccine
Explain why three doses of vaccine are required.

9. TIPS FOR VACCINATION DAY
Ask your vaccinating nurse or school nurse any questions you might have
Get a good night’s sleep
If possible, wear a short sleeved shirt.
Eat breakfast or at least have a glass of 100% fruit juice before you come to school
Stress the importance of breakfast.

10. TIPS FOR VACCINATION DAY
If you are feeling nervous, try:
Deep breathing
Think of something positive
Your favorite color/sound/smell
That makes you feel peaceful, calm, relaxed
Focus on that feeling or image
Try not to worry, you will be surprised how quickly it is over
Helpful for students to return to class in pairs
Reinforce that each student receives a sterile disposable needle.
If the student wants to receive the vaccine but is extremely nervous, encourage him/her to see the school nurse and discuss options.
Let the school nurse know about any previous adverse reaction/events you have experienced with vaccinations.
References:
StressFreeKids website:
WebMD:

11. Vaccination Day: A few things you may notice:
Not everyone will be getting the same vaccines.
If you were born in a different country or even a different province you may need other vaccines

12. Vaccination Day: Some students may be away on vaccination day.
If this happens to you, the school nurse will come back to the school on another day to make sure you get vaccinated

13. After Vaccination
Both vaccines are given into the muscle (located just below your shoulder).
Make sure to keep moving your arm to prevent it from getting sore
Drink lots of fluids and get some extra rest if you develop side effects.
Stress that the more they move their arm, the sooner it feels better.
Does not preclude any physical activities, i.e., swimming, hockey, gymnastics, soccer.

14. After Vaccination Some students may:
feel some soreness
see some swelling
see redness where vaccine was given
Most students do not have any side effects at all!

15. After Vaccination
If your arm is sore after vaccination, try putting some ice on the vaccination site
If you feel tired or achy later in the day, or feel like you may have a fever, make sure you tell an adult
Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day
Everyone reacts differently to vaccinations
If you don’t “feel like yourself”, tell an adult

16. CONSENT
The consent form will be sent home to your parents with very important information
It is up to your parents to decide whether or not you will be vaccinated
You must bring your signed consent form back to the school by the deadline given by your school nurse
NO EXCEPTIONS!
Stress the IMPORTANCE of vaccination and the RESPONSIBILITY of getting vaccinated not just for the person but FOR EVERYONE.
Give a short deadline for return of consents. If you are able to offer rewards, this will usually increase the return rate.
Discuss the importance of informed consent.
The lack of a returned consent results in a telephone call to the parent.
** If you are not receiving the vaccine e.g. parent refusal you must still return the consent indicating REFUSAL with parent’s signature confirming refusal and if possible reason for refusal
This also lets the nurse know that you and your parent have received the vaccination information and the nurse can follow up accordingly with your parents.

17. Questions??