Grade 5 Vaccination Program

July 18, 2014

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Vaccination for Boys & Girls

Hepatitis B (HBV)

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

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Hepatitis B

WHAT IS IT?

A virus that can cause liver damage

HOW DO YOU GET IT?

Transmitted through:

• Sharing personal items (i.e. razors, toothbrushes)

• Using non-sterile needles when getting a tattoo or body piercing

• Sharing needles when injecting drugs, steroids etc.

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Hepatitis B

SYMPTOMS?

• Some people who have the virus in their bodies may feel very sick. Others may not feel sick at all.

• If someone does not feel sick and does not know that they have the virus, they can pass the virus to someone else.

1,000,000 people around the world die each year from Hepatitis B

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Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

WHAT IS IT?

• Can affect the reproductive organs of the body

• Most people with the virus will not feel sick

• No cure for HPV disease

• If the virus is not found early & treated, it can cause cancer

Cancer of the cervix in women Other types of cancer in men

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Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

HOW DO YOU GET IT?• Virus is spread through close contact• If someone does not feel sick and does not know

that they have the virus, they can pass the virus to someone else

WHAT ARE THE RISKS ?

• In Alberta: • 40 women will die each year from cervical cancer• Almost 100% of throat/ neck/head cancers in men

under 40 related to HPV virus

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Vaccination Can Prevent Infection

• Vaccine: small amounts of a virus or bacteria Have been killed Injected into the body

• Your body is able to use the vaccine to provide protection

• Contact with the Hepatitis B or HPV viruses later in life• Your body will have this protection to prevent these

infections

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What Else Should I Know?

• Both the Hepatitis B and HPV vaccine are given through a series of three separate injections, in separate needles

• Your first vaccine will be given in the , your second will be before or after break, and your third will be in the

• That’s three separate times you get to hang out with your school nurse! What could be better than that...?

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TIPS FOR VACCINATION DAY

Ask your vaccinating nurse or school nurse any questions you might have

Get a good night’s sleep

If possible, wear a short sleeved shirtshort sleeved shirt..

Eat breakfastEat breakfast or at least have a glass of 100% fruit juice before you come to school

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TIPS FOR VACCINATION DAY

If you are feeling nervous, try: Deep breathing Think of something positive Your favorite color/sound/smell That makes you feel peaceful, calm, relaxed Focus on that feeling or image

Try not to worry, you will be surprised how quickly it is over

Helpful for students to return to class in pairs

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Vaccination Day:

• A few things you may notice: Not everyone will be getting the same vaccines. If you were born in a different country or even a

different province you may need other vaccines

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Vaccination Day:

Some students may be away on vaccination day.

If this happens to you, the school nurse will come back to the school on another day to make sure you get vaccinated

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After Vaccination

• Both vaccines are given into the muscle (located just below your shoulder).

• Make sure to keep moving your arm to prevent it from getting sore

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After Vaccination

• Some students may: • feel some soreness • see some swelling • see redness where

vaccine was given

• Most students do not have any side effects at all!

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After Vaccination• If your arm is sore after vaccination, try putting some ice

on the vaccination site

• If you feel tired or achy later in the day, or feel like you may have a fever, make sure you tell an adult

• Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day

• Everyone reacts differently to vaccinations• If you don’t “feel like yourself”, tell an adult

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CONSENTThe consent form will be sent home to your parents with

very important information

It is up to your parents to decide whether or not you will be vaccinated

You must bring your signed consent form back to the school by the deadline given by your school nurse

NO EXCEPTIONS!

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Questions??