Booster And Meningitis C Booster What t is Di Diphtheria, - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio Booster

And

Meningitis C Booster

What t is Di Diphtheria, theria, Tet etan anus an and Polio?

These are 3 separate diseases:-

• Diph

phther theria ia – is a contagious bacterial infection which effects the upper respiratory tract (chest and throat) and occasionally the skin

• Tetan

anus us – is a bacterial infection that can attack the muscles and attack the nervous system

• Poli

lio

• (poliomyelitis) - is a contagious virus which first infects the

gut/stomach, but then travels to the nervous system and can cause a meningitis-like infection. It can sometimes cause paralysis of the arms or legs

These are now rare in this country due to immunisations

Wh What t is is me meni ning ngoc

• coccal
• ccal group
• up C

bact acteri eria?

A bacteria that can cause two very serious illnesses, meningitis and septicaemia

Meningi ningitis tis - is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. This infection causes these membranes (the meninges) to become inflamed, which in some cases can damage the nerves and brain Septic icaemia aemia - (another name for blood poisoning) refers to invasion of bacteria into the bloodstream. If not treated quickly, sepsis can eventually lead to multiple

• rgan failure and death

What is a Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio booster and why is it needed?

• An injection given by a small fine needle

into the muscle in your upper arm by a nurse

• 5 doses in total are needed to give you

life long immunity and this is your 5th and final dose

• Antibodies produced after vaccination

protect you from getting these diseases

What is a Meningitis C booster and why is it needed?

• An injection given by a small fine needle into the

muscle in your upper arm by a nurse

• 3 doses are needed to give you immunity into

early adulthood, and this is your 3rd and final dose

• Meningitis C is most common in early childhood
• Between the ages of 15 and 19 is the next

biggest age group at risk

Where will the injection take place?

This injection will take place in school during lesson

• times. You will be given

information by school staff about what room to attend and what time to attend

• The majority will need two injections, one in each arm
• One is for DIPTHERIA, TETANUS AND POLIO and one

is for MENINGITIS C

It is important that everyone comes to the session Does everyone need to have these injections?

What happens now?

• You will be given two consent forms with a letter and

information leaflets to take home to give to your parent

• r guardian
• Consent forms MUST be completed, signed and

returned to school by the date stated on the letter

• Please return your consent forms for both injections to

school as soon as possible even if your parent or guardian has said no

• If you have any concerns speak to your school nurse.

What do you need to do on the day?

• Eat breakfast
• Ensure medication in school
• Wear a vest / T shirt under your shirt or

blouse

• Be calm
• Do not believe scare tactics
• Support your peers

After the injection

• You will be given an ‘after care’

information sheets to take home for you and your parents to read

• It is important you return to class when

asked to do so

• Occasional side effects include a sore arm

and high temperature

Common questions

• What if I loose my form?

Obtain a replacement, school nurse or office

• Will the injection hurt?

You are likely to feel a small scratch on your arm

• Can I do sport after the injection?

Yes you can!

Further information

• More information about everything covered in the

presentation can be found at www.nhs.uk/vaccinations

• Please read the leaflet we send home with your consent

form

• Please talk to your parent/guardian
• If you have any questions, please speak

to your school nurse Thank you for listening