In your preteen and teen years, you're learning how to make decisions for yourself and for your health. Decisions you make now can have lasting impacts!

Learn the facts about vaccines. Talk with your parents and doctor about getting the vaccines you need to stay healthy now and throughout your life.

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There are four vaccines recommended for preteens. These vaccines can prevent very serious diseases like meningitis and HPV cancers. At 11-12 years old, preteens should receive vaccines to protect them from the following diseases:

• Meningococcal disease (MenACWY) (one dose)
• HPV (two doses)
• Tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough (pertussis) (Tdap) (one dose)
• Influenza (Flu) (every year)

Teens 13-18 years old are recommended to get these vaccines:

• Influenza (Flu) (every year)
• Meningococcal disease
  • Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) given at 16 years old (2nd dose)
  • Serogroup B meningococcal (MenB) may be given, preferably at 16 through 18 years (2 doses) (Note: If you're interested in being vaccinated with a serogroup B meningococcal vaccine, talk to your parents and your doctor.)

You can also take a look at the full immunization schedule for 7-18 year-olds, or check out the Vaccine-Preventable Diseases eBook. Share it with your parents, too! If you have any questions, talk with your parents and your doctor about the vaccines recommended for your age. COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months and older.

Youth Module Series

Estimated time to complete each module: 20-40 minutes (1.5 - 2hrs for full series)
Audience: High School Students

This series contains three modules: Vaccinating Adolescents, Vaccines for Infants, and Identifying Vaccine Misinformation.

Learn about the four vaccines recommended for adolescents! Did you know that there is a vaccine to protect you from getting certain cancers? Then learn about the nine diseases we can protect infants from by giving them routine, recommended vaccines. Wrap up the series with a module that walks through how to assess websites and media reports to base your health decisions on accurate and reliable information.

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