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Year 7 secondary school vaccine program - information and consent form (Victoria)
These school vaccination resources apply to the state of Victoria.
This resource provides parents, guardians and carers with information about the Year 7 secondary school immunisation program and the consent process for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine.
It explains the National Immunisation Program, why immunisation is important, and how to complete and return the consent form, including options to decline vaccination or indicate vaccines received elsewhere. The resource includes clear information about HPV and diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis diseases, how the vaccines work, how they are given, their safety, and possible side effects.
Guidance is provided on preparing adolescents for school‑based vaccination, the pre‑immunisation checklist, what to expect after vaccination, how side effects are monitored and reported, and how to access immunisation records. Privacy and data protection information, interpreter support, and links to further resources and translated materials are also included.
More information is available on the Victorian Department of Health(opens in a new window) website.
- Organisation:
- Topic:
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers, Young people
- Service area:
- VIC
- Published:
- January 2026
- Last reviewed:
- June 2026