DTP/BMR for 9 year olds
All 9-year-old children receive an invitation for the vaccinations against diphtheria, tetanus and polio (DTP) and mumps, measles and rubella (MMR). They receive these two shots at the same time, one in each upper arm. Read more on DTP and BMR – GGD Drenthe
HPV for 10-year-olds
All children receive two invitations for a vaccination against the human papillomavirus (HPV) in the year they turn 10. HPV can cause 6 cancers later in life. Read more on HPV 18 years and younger – GGD Drenthe
Was your child born between 1996 – 2003? Then it can also get the HPV shot. Then look up HPV 18 years – 26 years – GGD Drenthe
MenACWY for 14 year olds
All children receive an invitation for the MenACWY vaccination in the year they turn 14. This is their second jab against meningococcal disease. The first have children when they are 14 months old. Read more on Meningococcal disease – GGD Drenthe
Why a second vaccination?
Sometimes a second vaccination is necessary to maintain sufficient protection against a disease. That is why we always advise to take this second vaccination as well.
It’s the prick
Usually side effects are not serious. For example, your child may develop a mild fever or a red, swollen spot where the shot was given. Side effects usually go away on their own within a few days. Serious side effects are very rare.
