HPV vaccination for children with disabilities

Young people with disability should have the same access to preventive healthcare as everyone else, including vaccines that can prevent diseases.

Vaccinations can be stressful, and there are sometimes unique barriers for children with disability. The resources below have been developed by Cancer Council Victoria in consultation with Murdoch Children's Research Institute and Scope Australia to help you support your child to have a smoother vaccination experience.

Animation

Watch this animation to find out more about HPV, the HPV vaccine, other vaccines your child can receive at school and how to support your child with their vaccinations.

Supporting your child with disability with vaccination animation

Fact sheet

This fact sheet provides a brief overview of HPV, the HPV vaccine and how to support your child with their HPV vaccination.

Help your child with disability get the HPV vaccine - fact sheet

Download the Supporting your child with disability with vaccination fact sheet.

Social story

This social story can help you and your child plan for vaccination day at school. You can customise parts to make a plan that suits your child.

I will get vaccines at school - social story

Download the Preparing for school vaccinations social story.

 

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