About Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio (Td/IPV) and Meningococcal ACWY (Men ACWY)

In year 9, your child is offered two vaccinations. These are the Td/IPV booster which helps to protect against Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio and Men ACWY vaccine which helps to protect against Meningitis and Septicaemia (blood poisoning). We also take the opportunity to check that Year 9 children are up to date with their MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations and offer this vaccine if they are not already up to date.

In the video below, Rachel from the Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust School Aged Immunisation team talks about secondary school vaccinations or follow the vaccination overview links provided. This video can be found in several other languages at the bottom of the page.

Leaflets

• Teenage 3 in 1 booster for Td/IPV
• Protect yourself against meningitis and septicaemia with the MenACWY vaccine

Vaccine used: Revaxis (Td/IPV)

This vaccine is:

• an intramuscular injection, usually given in the upper arm
• porcine free
• egg free
• Patient information leaflet: REVAXIS suspension for injection in pre-filled syringe

Read more on REVAXIS suspension for injection in pre-filled syringe

Vaccine used:  MenQuadfi (Men ACWY)

This vaccine is:

• an intramuscular injection, usually given in the upper arm
• porcine free
• egg free
• Patient information leaflet: MenQuadfi solution for injection

Read more on MenQuadfi®: Meningococcal Meningitis (MenACWY) vaccine (Meningococcal [Groups A, C, Y, W] conjugate vaccine)

For further information on Td/IPV, including side effects and contraindications visit NHS Td/IPV vaccine (3-in-1 teenage booster) page.

For further information on Men ACWY, including side effects and contraindications: NHS MenACWY vaccine

For further information on independent research carried out on vaccines, visit the Oxford Vaccine Group website

Frequently asked questions

How do I consent or refuse?

You will need your school code which school can provide you with or it is on the letter we sent you via school or all school codes. Visit the school codes page.

Why should I refuse?

We need to be aware of your wishes, without a refusal form your child may be eligible to consent for themselves using young persons consent.

What is young persons consent?

This is the process for a nurse to assess a young person for Gillick Competence. Gillick competence is where a child is believed to have enough intelligence, competence and understanding to fully appreciate what’s involved in their treatment. For further information on Gillick Competence, please visit NHS consent to treatment for children and young people

Can I just let my child consent for themselves on the day?

We prioritise those with parental or legal guardian consent in place, if time allows and vaccinations available, we then offer to call parent or legal guardian for verbal consent or assess the young person for Gillick Competence. If you want your child to be vaccinated, completing a consent form ensures that they are seen if they are in school when we visit.

What if I consent and either change my mind or my child’s health has changed?

If you change your mind regarding consent or there are any changes to your child’s health following submission of the form, you must contact us on the above telephone number.

If I refuse, can I consent later?

Yes, please contact us and we can change your refusal form to a consent form.