Highview Grade 7 Inoculations

Parents & Guardians of students in grade 7,

Please be reminded that all of the students, who have returned the appropriate permission forms provided through the Public Health Department, will be receiving their Round 2 Clinic Immunizations on April 16th . The grade 7 students will receive Menactra if they missed round 1, and a second dose of Hepatitis B and HPV 9 (Human Papilloma Virus) on this day.

Hepatitis B: Hepatitis B is caused by a virus that affects the liver. The virus can cause inflammation, damage, or cancer of the liver. It is spread through blood and body fluids. Other ways the virus can spread include: sharing razors, scissors, and toothbrush; sharing dirty tools used for tattooing and body piercing; and sharing drug items such as needles.

HPV: HPV is a very common virus that can cause infections. The infections can lead to genital warts and cancer (cervical, anal, genital, mouth and throat cancers). HPV is spread by sexual skin to skin contact. HPV is so common that nearly all sexually active people get it at some point in their lives.

Meningococcal Disease: Meningococcal Disease is caused by bacteria (Neisseria meningitidis). Many people have the bacteria in the back of their nose and throat. This does not always make them sick. They can still spread the disease. The bacteria is spread through saliva or spit during close, direct contact. Examples are: kissing, coughing or sneezing, sharing things like food, drinks, toys and musical instruments. The two most severe and common illnesses caused by these bacteria include: infections of the fluid and lining around the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) and blood infections (bacteremia or septicemia). The meningococcal vaccine is a requirement for school attendance as per the Immunization os School Pupils Act.

www.hamilton.ca/vaccines or call 905.546.2424 ext. 7556 for more information.

Thanks,

Mr. Pellizzari and Mr. McLean