1 February 2022
Dear Parents and Carers,
COVID-19 Vaccine
How to book a COVID-19 vaccination directly now if that decision is right for your family.
We are aware that a large number of families have already booked vaccinations via the national booking system. We would encourage you to continue doing so, as it means that vaccinations can be accessed more quickly if you feel that is the right decision for your family. It also means that you can be with your child directly to offer support and can access a vaccination after school or at the weekend, minimising disruption to their education.
It is clear that it will not be possible to offer the vaccine to all those who might want to participate in school with the Immunisation Team only being able to visit Durham Johnston for one day. We would strongly recommend making an appointment for your child directly via the following link:
When are vaccinations scheduled in school?
We have been informed that vaccinations will take place in school for one day only on Friday 18th February. First and second Covid 19 vaccinations are being offered to all children in Year 7 to Year 13 who are aged 12-17. Second vaccinations can only be given 12 weeks after the date of their first vaccination.
You can access and complete the consent form using the link in the letter below. Consent forms need to be completed by midnight on Sunday 6th February 2022. We have been asked to share the following letter with all parents so that those wishing to access a vaccination can work with the NHS to do so. The school code is 114312.
We are aware that many parents and carers will complete the consent form and will seek a vaccine for their child. Other families will choose not to do so and that is their personal choice. Please read the letter carefully and direct any questions to NHS Harrogate and District Trust.
Please be aware, one day may not be sufficient to vaccinate all those who might want to take advantage of this opportunity in school. If this is the case, GCSE students will be prioritised and the Immunisation Team will return at a later date to offer the vaccination to those who gave consent.
Meningitis and Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio Vaccines (Year 9 only)
When are the DTP-MenACWY & HPV vaccines scheduled in school?
The MenACWY vaccine, which helps to protect against Meningitis and Septicaemia, and the DTP booster which helps to protect against Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio vaccinations are also being offered in school to all Year 9 students on Thursday 10th February 2022. The last date for parents to consent is 2nd February at midnight. Please find below a copy of the letter which was emailed to all Year 9 parents on Friday.
DTP-MenACWY & HPV Vaccination December 2021
Yours sincerely,
Mr O’Sullivan