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Registration OPEN for HPV Vaccine Clinic at HUMHS

The HUUSD Nursing Team is partnering with the Vermont Department of Health (VDH) to promote student health for a school-based vaccination clinic. There is no cost to participate in the HPV clinic.

  • WHEN: Wednesday, May 14, 8:30-11:30AM
  • WHERE: Harwood Union Middle/High School, Auditorium Lobby

The collaboration will focus on preventing the spread of Human papillomavirus (HPV). This is an extension of the earlier HPV clinic in response to the community request to have access during the school day. This clinic is occurring during school hours to help make this choice for vaccination more accessible to all families.

HPV infections can lead to cancers and other health concerns. The HPV vaccine can prevent over 90% of cancers caused by HPV. The HPV vaccine has been available since 2006 and is safe and effective to receive.  Please help us prevent cancer and create a healthier future for our community’s kids.

Who Is Eligible?

  • If your child is over the age of 9 and has not yet started or completed the HPV series, your child can be vaccinated at this clinic
    • HPV Series means multiple doses are needed for full coverage
      • 2 doses if your child is between the ages of 9 and 14 
      • 3 doses if your child begins the series on or after their 15th birthday
  • While many youths in Vermont have had one vaccine, not all have completed the series. If you aren’t sure, ask your primary care office or school nurse to check the state immunization registry for your child’s vaccine history
  • Any student in the district is eligible to participate, they do not need to attend Harwood.  Transportation between schools is not provided; families are responsible for getting their children to their appointment if they are not attending Harwood. 
  • Parents do not need to be present for this vaccine clinic so long as the paperwork has been filled out appropriately.  This means all consent forms (three total, see “Next Steps”) must be signed. 

How Can I Make an Appointment?

Please make one appointment for each child you wish to have vaccinated.  

Remember, if the paperwork/consent forms are complete, you do not need to accompany your child to the vaccine clinic. 

Directions

  1. Click HERE to access the schedule, and then click on either of the booking options (these are two parallel schedules for appointments so if you don't see a time available in the first booking, try the second booking)
  2. Jump to May 14th on the calendar to view appointment times.
  3. Select one time slot for each child you wish to have vaccinated.
    • Your contact information should show for First name, Last name, and Email address.
  4. Click Book for each time slot. You will receive an email confirmation with all details and ability to cancel the appointment if needed.  

Next Steps Before the Day of the Clinic

  1. You will receive a call from an HUUSD school nurse with a few follow-up questions and to ensure all paperwork has been received. 
  2. Parent/Guardian need to complete the Immunization Consent Form (in Spanish) (*signature needed by parent/guardian).
  3. Parent/Guardian need to complete the AHS Notice of Privacy Practices  (in Spanish) (*signature needed by parent/guardian).
  4. Parent/Guardian should complete the Screening Checklist (in Spanish) 
  5. Return all three SIGNED forms to the school nurse in person or via email huusd-hpvbookings@huusd.org
  6. Review the HPV Vaccine Information Statement (in Spanish) for questions as they may arise. 

If you do not have access to a printer, please contact your child’s school nurse. 

If you have questions regarding the clinic , please email huusd-hpvbookings@huusd.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I check in with my child’s primary care provider?

  • Your child’s provider can be a great resource for immunization information.
  • You can also ask the school nurse to check your child's immunization status, if the vaccine is needed
  • If your child receives a vaccine at the clinic, we will follow up with your child’s provider 

What are the possible side effects?

  • Pain, redness, or swelling in the arm where the vaccine was given
  • Fever
  • Headache or feeling tired
  • Nausea
  • Muscle or joint pain

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