MenACWY and Td/IPV
MenACWY
This vaccine protects against the four main groups of meningococcal bacteria that cause meningitis and septicaemia.
Meningitis can result from infection from a virus, bacteria, other disease organism or as a result of injury.
The vaccination and immunisation team will contact you through school in year 9.
For further information see the following links:
- Men ACWY vaccine information (opens in new window)
- Protect yourself against meningitis and septicaemia leaflet (opens in new window)
Td/IPV (Tetanus, Diptheria, Polio)
Tetanus is a painful disease affecting the nervous system and is caused when germs found in soil and manure get into the body through open wounds.
Diptheria is a serious disease that often begins with a sore throat. It can damage the heart, nervous system and in severe cases may kill.
Polio is a virus that attacks the nervous system and can cause paralysis of the muscles. If it affects the chest muscles or brain it can kill.
You need to have five doses of tetanus, diphtheria and polio to build up and maintain immunity. The fifth dose is delivered in school in year 9, sometimes called the school leaver’s booster.
The vaccination and immunisation team will contact you through school.
For further information see the following link:
Contact Doncaster school age immunisation
For school-age vaccinations, reach us through our single point of contact.
- Telephone: 03000 218997
- Email: rdash.vaccsandimmsadmin@nhs.net
If immediate contact is not possible, our administrative support will relay your message, and we’ll get in touch at our earliest convenience.
Page last reviewed: January 29, 2024
Next review due: January 29, 2025