Immunisations of Secondary School Students


The National Immunisation Program (NIP) schedule has recommended routine vaccinataions for secondary school children.

Age Disease Brand Name
Year 7, Secondary School
  • Hepatitis B*
  • Chickenpox**
  • Human papillomavirus (females only)
  • HB VaxII Adult
  • Varilrix
  • Gardisal
Year 10, Secondary School
  • Diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis
  • Boostrix

*   If your child has already completed a course of Hepatitis B, you are not required to be vaccinated again.

** If your child has already had the vaccine or the Chickenpox Disease, you are not required to be vaccinated.

For further details on the vaccines for secondary school students, download a Vaccine Factsheet.

If you are unsure if your child should have the vaccination or they may have missed or not completed their school immunisations please contact the Immunisation Officer for further details on 9742 0736.

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