Wakefield School Immunisation Team

06/09/2026

04/09/2026

Complete the consent form

19/06/2026

Amazing news about the HPV vaccine!

This is routinely offered to boys and girls in Year 8 and we are currently doing catch up sessions in schools. If your child has missed this important vaccine and is in school year 8 - 11, please contact the team on 01924 310133 to give consent.

The HPV vaccine is saving lives.

New research by Queen Mary University of London and Cancer Research UK shows deaths have fallen sharply since school-age girls began being offered it in 2008, and around 200 lives have been saved in England so far thanks to the vaccine.

The vaccine protects against high-risk HPV, a virus that can lead to cervical cancer and some other cancers.

Both girls and boys can get protection from high-risk HPV by having the HPV vaccination in their teenage years. It not only protects against cervical cancer, but other types of cancer too.

You can help protect your child by giving consent for them to have their vaccination when invited.

And remember: cervical screening is still important, even if you’ve had the HPV vaccine.

Learn more: https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2026/06/18/new-data-shows-the-hpv-vaccine-is-saving-lives-from-cervical-cancer/

23/03/2026

🐣🐣Easter Holiday Clinics 🐣🐣

We are holding catch up clinics for anyone who has missed their vaccinations in school, is home educated or would prefer a clinic setting.

Appointment is necessary - to book, please call 01924 310133.

Please note: Availability in some clinics is very limited now so please call asap to get booked in.

20/03/2026

The team will be in the following schools next week to offer the HPV, Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio and Meningitis ACWY vaccinations to those who missed it previously.

To consent for your child's vaccinations, please call the team on 01924 310133.

19/03/2026

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

16/03/2026

The team will shortly be visiting schools to offer the Meningitis ACWY vaccination and Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio booster. All parents of children in Year 9 should have received a link to complete our e-consent form via school.

If you have any questions or need help to complete the form, please call the team on 01924 310133.

Cases of invasive meningococcal disease have been confirmed in Kent. Sadly, 2 people are known to have died. It's important to know the signs of symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia. Get more info from NHS.
🔗 nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis

16/03/2026

We only have a couple of weeks left of the HPV campaign. This is where the team will be this week.

It's never too late - if you would like to consent for your Year 8 child to receive their vaccine, please call the team on 01924 310133.

All schools will have a catch up session in the summer term for anyone who has missed it the first time round.

22/02/2026

Back To School!!!

Hope everyone has had a wonderful half term. Our team are back out next week to see Year 8 children for their HPV vaccination.

Still time to consent - please call the team on 01924 310133 and we will be happy to help 😊

20/02/2026

All children in Year 8 are offered the HPV vaccination. We are currently in the process of visiting all secondary schools to offer this important vaccine. Look out for the information being sent from school regarding this. This may come by e-mail, text or school messaging system. The information will have the link to the online electronic HPV form & the unique code for your child's school.

Please respond as soon as you can – yes or no, we need a reply either way.

The HPV vaccine helps protect against a common virus that can sometimes lead to certain cancers, including:
▪Cervical
▪Anal
▪Mouth
▪Penile
▪Vulval
▪Vaginal cancer
It can also prevent ge***al warts.
Getting vaccinated at this age gives the best protection before any possible exposure to HPV.
Alternatively please call the team on 01924 310133, and a member will be happy to help 😄
Find out more here: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/hpv-vaccine/