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For Parents
Preteens Need Vaccines Too!
Getting your children their preteen vaccines is one thing you can do to protect their health for years to come.
(Updated: January 19, 2010 on the CDC's home page)
Meningitis: Help Prevent It
Meningococcal disease is a serious, vaccine-preventable infection. The meningococcal conjugate vaccine is recommended for all 11-18 year olds. Kids should get this vaccine at their 11-12 year old check-up with other preventive services. Kids 13-18 years old who haven’t gotten the vaccine can get it any time.
(Updated: April 18, 2011 on the CDC’s homepage)
Tetanus: Make Sure You and Your Child Are Fully Immunized
Playing outdoors can mean getting cuts that may become infected with bacteria commonly found in soil, including the ones that cause tetanus. Tetanus vaccine can help prevent tetanus disease, commonly known as "lockjaw."
(Updated: June 21, 2011 on the CDC’s homepage)
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For Doctors, Nurses and other Immunization Providers
Patient Reminder/Recall
Preteen and teen vaccines are on our radar. Are they on yours?
For Doctors, Nurses and other Immunization Providers
Check Engine
Parents know that they can prevent... But did they know...?
For Parents
Vaccines on your radar?
Are preteen and teen vaccines on your radar?
For Parents
Preteens need vaccines too
Preteen Vaccines
For Teens
Flu: What could you miss?
Protect yourself from flu by getting vaccinated every year.
For Preteens
Adolescent Immunization
Preteen and Teen Vaccines Web Button
For Parents and Providers
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