Meningococcal ACWY Vaccination
Year 10 students will be offered the Meningococcal ACWY vaccination as part of the Secondary School Immunisation Program, delivered by Mitchell Shire Health. This program is funded under the National Immunisation Program (NIP).
Vaccination Details:
- School: Wallan Secondary College
- Date: Thursday 30 April 2026
- Consent due by: Friday 24 April 2026
Your Response Matters
Consent must be provided online by a parent, guardian, or authorised medical decision maker. Please note that all students require a response, whether consent is given or declined.
Consent can be completed via the following link:
https://portal.cirv.vic.gov.au/PrivacyCollection/?id=1d7d56ff-fc2b-f111-88b4-00224897bf4a&Year10
About Meningococcal ACWY
Meningococcal disease is a rare but serious infection caused by bacteria that can live in the nose or throat. Teenagers and young adults are more likely to carry and spread the bacteria.
The disease can develop quickly and may lead to severe conditions such as:
- Blood infection (septicaemia)
- Meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain)
In some cases, it can result in serious complications including permanent disability (such as hearing loss, vision loss, or limb damage), and in rare cases, death. Vaccination is the most effective way to protect against meningococcal disease.
Further Information
For more information about the Secondary School Immunisation Program or meningococcal vaccination, please visit:
- Better Health Channel: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/immunisation-in-secondary-schools
- Australian Government Department of Health: http://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/immunisation/when-to-get-vaccinated/immunisation-for-adolescents
or see the attached fact sheet, Vaccination Consent Guide, and Information Collection Statement
If you have any questions, please contact Mitchell Shire Health
@ Wallan Secondary College