Signposting parents/carers of year 8 and year 9 pupils to information around high school vaccinations from, NHS Mersey Care
NHS Mersey Care have a dedicated team of professionals who are highly skilled and experienced in giving school aged vaccinations. It is important to protect children and young people against a number of dangerous infectious diseases. The team work with primary schools and secondary schools, independent schools, special schools, alternative education and also support young people who are home educated or not in education.
Consent for vaccinations is initially required from parents. If you not sure if your child has had all routine vaccinations, or you are 19 years old and under, please contact our service for further advice and support.
NHS Mersey Care - High School Immunisation Pack
How to consent/decline: You will receive a link from school closer to when your child is due their vaccinations. Please complete even if your decision is not to vaccinate, to prevent further correspondence from the Immunisation team.
If you would like to discuss these vaccines, require a translator, more information or support completing the consent form, please call your local immunisation team:
- Liverpool School Immunisation Team tel: 0151 295 3833 email: mcn-tr.vacandimms.team@nhs.net
- Knowsley School Immunisation Team tel: 0151 351 8805 email: mcn-tr.knowsleyimmunisationteam@nhs.net
- Sefton School Immunisation Team tel: 0151 247 6130 email: mcn-tr.seftonimmunisationteam@nhs.net
- St Helens School Immunisation Team tel: 0174 441 5645 email: mcn-tr.immssth@nhs.net
For further information, please visit: www.merseycare.nhs.uk/imms