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DSS Press
Bryan Kellam
DSS Press
There was something different about the grade ten students at Dunnville Secondary School (DSS) this past Wednesday- instead of walking the halls worrying about being late for class, some were worrying instead about this year’s vaccination shots.
The morning of Wednesday, February 10th heard students from grade ten at DSS being called down to the cafeteria for a new shot, the Tdap Vaccine. This shot was administered by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit and prevents against Tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis.
This mandatory shot was given for the latest up-to-date immunization for these students, according to the Immunization of School Pupils Act. Although it was for the best, some of the students weren’t too happy about getting the needle.
Some didn’t feel a thing, and didn’t think the needle was large at all, while others were a little frightened. A few girls who received the shots stated, “We were too scared to even look at the needle,” or “I’m still freaking out.” As soon as it was over though, everyone was recuperating well.
Students were asked to remain in the cafeteria for fifteen minutes after the shot, to see if any irritation from the shot would occur. Although rare, in the next two weeks of having the vaccine, symptoms can or may include: high fever, hives, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, difficulty breathing, lasting or worsening weakness, or convulsions. The list is long, but parents and students can be assured that this vaccine is up-to-date, and necessary for the protection against these three harmful diseases.
DSS Press
There was something different about the grade ten students at Dunnville Secondary School (DSS) this past Wednesday- instead of walking the halls worrying about being late for class, some were worrying instead about this year’s vaccination shots.
The morning of Wednesday, February 10th heard students from grade ten at DSS being called down to the cafeteria for a new shot, the Tdap Vaccine. This shot was administered by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit and prevents against Tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis.
This mandatory shot was given for the latest up-to-date immunization for these students, according to the Immunization of School Pupils Act. Although it was for the best, some of the students weren’t too happy about getting the needle.
Some didn’t feel a thing, and didn’t think the needle was large at all, while others were a little frightened. A few girls who received the shots stated, “We were too scared to even look at the needle,” or “I’m still freaking out.” As soon as it was over though, everyone was recuperating well.
Students were asked to remain in the cafeteria for fifteen minutes after the shot, to see if any irritation from the shot would occur. Although rare, in the next two weeks of having the vaccine, symptoms can or may include: high fever, hives, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, difficulty breathing, lasting or worsening weakness, or convulsions. The list is long, but parents and students can be assured that this vaccine is up-to-date, and necessary for the protection against these three harmful diseases.
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