Teenage Booster (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio, Meningitis)
Click here to complete an e-form —> Teenage Booster Vaccination Form
Complete a form no later than two working days before the session date. Please use the unique code provided by your child’s school. If you experience any problems accessing the form, contact your local immunisation team and they will be happy to help.
The teenage booster vaccinations protect against tetanus, diphtheria and polio and Meningococcal strains ACW&Y and is offered in Year 9. They are given in two separate injections which are given at the same time, this will complete their childhood immunisations and will ensure they are protected against four deadly types of meningitis in readiness for when they start college, university, or employment.
For any child who has missed their routine vaccinations, the School Age Immunisation Service will continue to offer them until the end of Year 11. Young people may be offered the opportunity to self-consent for vaccination.
Further information about the teenager booster:
Immunisations guide for young people
Patient Information Leaflet MenACWY(PIL)
Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) Diptheria Tetanus Polio
After having a vaccination
After having a vaccination, you may have some minor side effects. For example:
- Often people experience redness, swelling or pain around the injection site, and may have a bit of a headache
- Other common side effects include some bruising or itchiness at the injection site, a high temperature or feeling hot and shivery, sick and some pain in the arms and legs.
These symptoms shouldn’t last very long, and taking pain killers, such as paracetamol, can help you feel better. It’s also a good idea to have something to eat, and a drink so you stay hydrated after you’ve had a vaccination. If your symptoms last a while, or get worse, call the free NHS helpline on 111, or contact your GP.
