Vaccine Information
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:
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Meningitis vaccine against types A, C, W, and Y (MenACWY) ---------------------------- Meningitis vaccine against type B (MenB)
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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
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MenACWY vaccine · Dose #2 at age 16 · Dose #1 at age 11-12 --------------------------------------- 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 |
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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 |
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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!