Getting vaccines and staying protected from serious diseases is a lifelong job. Some preteens and teens are missing doses of vaccines, and, as kids get older, protection from some childhood vaccines begins to wear off. Older kids can also develop risks for other diseases. Health check-ups and sports or camp physicals can be a good opportunity for your preteens and teens to get the recommended vaccines.
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Websites with More Detailed Information
- CDC: Protect Your Child at Every Age
- IAC: Vaccine Information for Preteens-Includes personal stories, videos, and resources!
- IAC: Vaccine Information for Teens-Includes personal stories, videos, and resources!
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: Questions and Answers about HPV and the Vaccine
- CDC: HPV Vaccine Safety
- Meningococcal Disease-Questions and Answers (IAC)
- Meningococcal Disease-Types ACWY (IAC)
- Meningococcal Disease- Type B (IAC)