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Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough) (dTpa) vaccine - Parent information sheet
These school vaccination resources apply to the state of NSW.
The parent information sheet is for parents with a child enrolled in an Intensive English Centre (IEC) and outlines the vaccines offered and the diseases they protect against, answering frequently asked questions, and includes a sample consent form.
New migrants (including refugees) attending Intensive English Centres (IECs) may not have received the vaccines that are routinely offered in Australia. Migrant students will be offered vaccines, depending on their age.
Students who miss vaccine doses due to absence on the day of the clinic will be advised to receive any catch-up vaccination at their local GP or pharmacist immuniser.
- Organisation:
- NSW Government
- Topic:
- Children's health, Immunisation
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers, New arrivals
- Service area:
- NSW
- Published:
- June 2025
- Last reviewed:
- October 2025
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