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Vaccinations
It is important to keep your Vaccinations/Immunizations up to date. Vaccinations help prevent diseases. This link will give you the Center for Disease Control (CDC) schedules. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules
Vacunas
Es importante mantener sus vacunas al día. Vacunarse previene enfermedades. El siguiente enlace le conectara al horario del, ‘Center for Disease Control (CDC).’ https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules
In 2017, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) updated the Childhood and Adolescent Immuniation Schedule which now highlights a specific immunization platform visit for 16 year olds. (See the following chart). Check with your doctor/pediatrician.
We recommend these vaccines for you:
Meningitis vaccine
against types
A, C, W, and Y
(MenACWY)
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Meningitis vaccine
against type B
(MenB)
The most serious of meningitis that can cause:
· Dangerous infections of the brain and spinal cord
· Blood infections that can lead to death within 24 hours
· Brain injury, limb amputations, deafness, skin grafts, and kidney damage
MenACWY vaccine
· Dose #2 at age 16
· Dose #1 at age 11-12
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MenB vaccine (talk with your provider about this vaccine)
· Dose #1 at age 16
· Dose #2 is given 1 or 6 months after dose #1, depending on the vaccine brand used
Human Papillomavirus
(HPV) vaccine
Viruses that can cause:
· Cancers of the cervix
· Cancers of the penis, vagina, vulva and anus
· Cancers of the throat
· Genital warts
HPV vaccine
· The vaccine series is given as 2 or 3 doses, beginning at age 11-12
· Ask your provider if you’re up to date with this vaccine
Flu vaccine
(influenza)
A virus that can cause:
· High fevers
· Severe body aches everywhere
· Serious complications, including pneumonia, hospitalization, and death
Influenza vaccine
· 1 dose every year
If you’re behind on your shots, you may need these vaccines too. Check with your provider.
- Chickenpox (varicella)
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
- Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis/whooping cough) If you are pregnant you’ll need an additional dose
Remember: Getting shots is better than getting these diseases. . Get protected!