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Preteen Vaccines: Vaccines You Need

Preteen Vaccines: Vaccines You Need

When Do Preteens Need Vaccines?

Not only small children require shots; preteens and teens do as well. Did you know that some children immunizations start to lose their effectiveness during the adolescent years? Check the list below to see which vaccinations are required for those 11 years of age and older.

Chickenpox (varicella)

If your child has not been previously vaccinated and has not had chickenpox, they should get vaccinated against this disease. The vaccine is given as a 2-dose series. If you child only had 1 dose, they should get a second dose now.

Tdap (Whooping Cough)

All 11–12 year olds need a dose of Tdap. After that they will need a Tdap or tetanus-diphtheria (Td) booster dose every ten years.

Hepatitis A

Your child needs 2 doses of hepatitis A vaccine to be protected from this disease. Talk to your child’s healthcare provider about this 2-dose series of shots.

Hepatitis B

Your child needs a series of doses of hepatitis B vaccine if they have not already received them.

Measles, Mumps, Rubella

Check with your child’s healthcare provider to make sure they’ve received 2 doses of MMR.

Influenza

Every person, beginning at age 6 months and continuing throughout their lifetime, should receive yearly vaccination against influenza. Vaccination is the most effective step you can take to be protected from this serious disease.

Pneumococcal

Some children with serious health problems need extra protection against pneumococcal disease. Talk to your child’s healthcare provider about whether they should receive pneumococcal vaccine.

Meningococcal

There are different types of meningococcal vaccines that are recommended for use in children, preteens, and teens. These vaccines may be used to protect people during an outbreak of meningococcal disease. Talk with your healthcare provider to find out if your child needs one or both meningococcal vaccines.

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