Dear Parent/Carer,
The Meningitis ACWY vaccination helps to protect your child against four types of meningococcal bacteria (groups A, C, W and Y) that can cause meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain) and septicaemia (blood poisoning). These diseases are very serious and can be fatal in some cases, especially if not diagnosed early. During this school year, children in year 9 will get the vaccine routinely along with the DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus & Polio).
If you would like more information, please visit
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/pages/men-acwy-vaccine.aspx where you can find information about the disease and the vaccine. If you would like to discuss the vaccines with a nurse, or if you require help to complete the form, please contact your immunisation team in your child’s school area below.
We hope that this information addresses any concerns you or your child might have about the vaccination and you will feel confident that having the Meningitis ACWY vaccine will help to protect your child against a very serious illness.
If this is NOT your child’s 5th dose of diphtheria, tetanus and polio vaccine, they will need to have one or more follow up doses to complete the course to ensure that they have full immunity. Please arrange to have this with your child’s GP 4 weeks after the dose they receive in school.
Please complete the E-consent form* (one for each child) within 1 week so your child can be given the vaccine in a timely way to protect them. To complete the consent please click Here. If you require a paper consent form then please speak to the school
* The person who has parental responsibility must sign the consent form.
It is important to complete the form even if the recommended vaccination is refused.
To improve our service, we would be grateful if you would tell us your reason for refusal. Should you change your mind later, please feel free to contact us. The person who has parental responsibility must sign the consent form*
Information about the vaccination will be put on your child’s health records, including records at their GP surgery Please turn over for information on how we handle your child’s data.
Yours sincerely,
Amanda Schiller
Clinical Director
Vaccination UK
You can access the original PDF letter by clicking the link below. This letter contains NHS England team contact details and additional information about DTP & Men ACWY immunisation.