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Are you 11 - 19 years old?Many people between the ages of 11 and 19 think they are done getting immunized against diseases like measles and tetanus. They think shots are just for little kids. But guess what? There are millions of people between the ages of 11 and 19 who need vaccinations to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, chickenpox, measles, mumps, rubella, influenza, pneumococcal disease, and/or meningococcal disease. Are you one of them?
Getting immunized is a lifelong, life-protecting job. Make sure you
and your doctor or nurse keep it up. Check to be sure you've had all
the shots you need
Hepatitis B
(Hep B)
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You need three doses of hepatitis B vaccine if you have not already
received them. |
Measles, Mumps, Rubella
(MMR)
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Check with your doctor or nurse to make sure you've had your second
dose of MMR. |
Tetanus, diphtheria
(Td) ("tetanus shot")
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You need a booster dose of Td after your 11th birthday (if it has
been five years or more since your last dose). After that you will
need a Td every ten years. A Td is not just something you get when
you step on a nail! |
Varicella (Var)
("chickenpox shot")
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If you have not been previously vaccinated and have not had chickenpox,
you should get vaccinated against this disease. Children 12 years
of age and under need one dose. Teens 13 years of age and older need
two doses. |
Hepatitis A
(Hep A)
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Many teens need protection from hepatitis A. Do you travel outside
the United States?* Do you live in a community with a high rate of
hepatitis A? Are you a male who has sex with other males? Do you
inject drugs? Do you have a clotting factor disorder or chronic hepatitis?
Talk to your doctor or nurse regarding your risk factors. |
Influenza vaccine
("flu shot")
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Do you have a chronic health problem such as asthma, diabetes,
heart disease, etc.? Flu shots are especially recommended every fall
for people with chronic diseases, although anyone who wants to avoid
getting the flu can get a shot. |
Pneumococcal vaccine
("pneumococcal shot")
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Do you have a chronic health problem? Talk to your doctor or nurse
about whether you should receive a "pneumococcal shot." |
| Meningococcal disease |
Going to college? If so, make sure you ask your doctor or nurse
about your risk for life-threatening meningococcal disease. You may
want to get the vaccine that prevents it. |
* Do you travel outside the United States?
If so, you may need additional vaccines, including hepatitis A vaccine.
Consult your doctor, nurse, or local health department about recommended
and/or required vaccines for your destination.
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