27 Aug 2020
The second round of immunisations will be held at Merriwa Central School on Friday September 4, 2020 (Week 7). This will be the second dose for Year 7 students, and a catch up dose for any Year 10 students who missed out on the first round in February.
NSW Health has implemented additional measures based on expert clinical advice to reduce the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission in school clinics, including:
- health screening of nurses before clinics
- pre-vaccination screening of students
- physical distancing restrictions at the clinic entrance and observation area
- ensuring the number of students and nurses at the clinic does not exceed the maximum allowed
- enhanced hand hygiene by nurses and students
- enhanced environmental cleaning of all surfaces
The NSW Department of Health’s information has been attached [Click on link] Health Department Information
Parents/guardians who wish to withdraw their consent for any reason may do so by writing to the school Principal or phoning the school. The Procedure for Withdrawal of Consent is available on the NSW Health website at www.health. nsw.gov.au/immunisation/ Pages/withdraw_ consent.aspx.
A Record of Vaccination will be provided to each student vaccinated at each clinic either as a physical card or a text message sent to the mobile number recorded on the consent form. Details about vaccinations given at school will also be uploaded to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) to support complete vaccination histories.
Emma Piper
Girls Adviser