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Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine for Year 10 Students in Queensland
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The Queensland Government has announced they will be providing free Meningococcal Vaccination to Queenslanders aged 15 to 19 years through their doctor from June 2017 until May 2018. They will also be providing this vaccination to year 10 students in 2017.
Meningococcal disease is a bacterial infection that causes very serious illness. The peak ages of infection are in the 15-19 year age group, and very young children.
Meningococcal disease is a bacterial infection that causes very serious illness. The peak ages of infection are in the 15-19 year age group, and very young children.
mplementation of routine vaccination in infancy against the C strain of Meningococcus has resulted in a marked decrease in this infection. Children can also be vaccinated with a privately available vaccine against the B strain, known as Bexsero.
If you would like to book your teenager to have the ACWY vaccination at Grow Medical, please contact us via email or phone 3154 2355 prior to booking to ensure adequate supply is available, as there is likely to be high demand for this vaccine as part of the new government schedule. If you have a younger child and would like to discuss meningococcal vaccination or other immunisation requirements, book now to see your doctor.
If you would like to book your teenager to have the ACWY vaccination at Grow Medical, please contact us via email or phone 3154 2355 prior to booking to ensure adequate supply is available, as there is likely to be high demand for this vaccine as part of the new government schedule. If you have a younger child and would like to discuss meningococcal vaccination or other immunisation requirements, book now to see your doctor.