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Vaccinations at school?

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halloumi2019 · 19/09/2019 11:23

Does anyone know what vaccinations were offered at primary/secondary schools before 2013?

I’m trying to find out if I have missed anything, but was told that the vaccine in question (MMR booster) would have been offered at my school (who wouldn’t have passed the records on to my GP). Tried ringing the school but they’re unsure. I remember having a vaccine but think it was the HPV.

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dementedpixie · 19/09/2019 12:02

MMR isn't usually done at school as they are both done before school starts - 12 months and 3y 4months. It was only nasal flu ones mine got at primary and dd has had hpv and Men ACWY at secondary

dementedpixie · 19/09/2019 12:06

The is also a 3in1 teenage booster done at secondary against tetanus, diphtheria and polio

dementedpixie · 19/09/2019 12:07

If you are unsure it is apparently not harmful to get it again

dementedpixie · 19/09/2019 12:07

The MMR I mean

Seeline · 19/09/2019 12:08

When DD had her booster done this year (Y10), an MMR booster was also available for those that had only had one dose. They could also have both doses if not had previously. I think it was mainly for children who had grown up outside of the UK.

halloumi2019 · 19/09/2019 12:43

I have had the first MMR but no record of the 2nd - it just randomly flashed up on the GP’s computer at my appointment.

I searched online and the information I read suggested that you get the 2nd MMR before school age too. However at my appointment the doctor said that I should have had it at school - think that’s where a lot of confusion has stemmed from if they’re potentially mistaken!

It’s not a big deal as I’ll just get the 2nd one again if necessary. Not sure if I had the teenage booster as I genuinely can’t remember. It sounds familiar though.

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halloumi2019 · 19/09/2019 12:46

Actually now I’m wondering whether I had the teenage booster or the HPV/cervical cancer vaccination at school. The doctor also said that she was surprised that I had the HPV whilst I was at school as apparently it’s a more recent thing

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