The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines are safe and effective. 2 doses are being offered to children aged 12 to 15 to give them the best protection against COVID-19.
Read more about the COVID-19 vaccination for children and young people.
Please only complete this form if your child is 12 to 15 years old. Children who have not yet had a vaccine can get their 1st dose during these vaccination sessions.
We believe in protecting the environment and this a clear way to reduce the use of paper.
Handling less paper will also reduce risk of infection and makes the process of consent easier for you, your child, schools and our team.
You will receive a confirmation email when you complete your consent and you will also get a notification of your child’s vaccination status once they have been vaccinated by our team.
Here are some of our most frequently asked questions.
All school-aged vaccines are carried out by the Immunisation team. GPs may vaccinate in certain circumstances please contact the Immunisation Team to discuss your options. The Immunisation Team do offer community catch-up clinic sessions.
It is important that you contact the Immunisation Team immediately and speak to a member of staff. We also advise that you contact the school if the vaccination session is planned within the next 72 hours.
The team will be happy to see your child in one of our community clinics. Please contact the team to discuss your requirements.
There are very few children that cannot receive their vaccinations.
However, if your child has a medical condition, it is possible that we will ask you or your child’s GP or consultant for further information to ensure it is safe for them to receive the vaccination at the current time.
All vaccines can cause side effects but studies suggest they are generally mild and soon settle. Some people may experience:
If you are worried about your child you can telephone 111 for non-urgent medical advice or contact your GP practice. In an emergency please telephone 999. Further advice can be found at: www.nhs.uk.
Call 111 for non-urgent medical advice and 999 in an emergency.
Our team report any post vaccination side effects that we are aware of, so please contact the Immunisation Team if you feel that we need to report any reactions experienced by your child.
Vaccinations can safely be given as long as the child is not systemically unwell.
If your child is not well enough to attend school, there will be opportunities for them to have the vaccine at a later date. Generally if they are well enough to be in school, they are usually well enough to be vaccinated.
However, if your child is recovering from a chronic illness or recent infection, the nurse may decide to defer the vaccination until they are fully recovered. This is to ensure that any subsequent changes in their health are not wrongly attributed to the vaccination.
You can find further information here.
We only ask for this information if it is needed to ensure the correct intervals between vaccinations.
Please visit the NHS side effects site
Once you have submitted the consent you will receive an email to let you know we have received it. Please check your spam/junk folder if you don't receive it.
Please email us on support@riviam.zendesk.com. Please don't put any personal details in as this email is not for clinical issues.
Please contact the immunisation team who will be able to assist.
If you still have questions about our service or immunisations, please get in touch with us using the information below.
Email us using Wolverhampton@v-uk.co.uk