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- Vaccines for Teens: Shots for 16-18 Years Old - Verywell Health
The Meningococcal (MenACWY) vaccine is a two-dose vaccine given at 11 or 12 years old and 16 years old It protects against the bacteria that cause meningococcal disease, an infection that causes swelling in the lining of the brain and spinal cord
- Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule by Age (Addendum updated . . .
Guide health care providers in determining recommended vaccines for each age group
- Vaccines for Tweens, Teens Young Adults - HealthyChildren. org
Meningococcal vaccines protect older kids from meningococcal disease The disease is life-threatening if it's not caught and treated early—within a few hours The disease is caused by bacteria that can infect the bloodstream, brain and spinal cord
- Meningococcal Vaccine for Teens - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Meningococcal vaccine is a shot to help prevent meningococcal disease The disease is most common in babies, teens, and young adults It’s also more common in people who have a very weak immune system, are sexually active with multiple partners (especially men who have sex with men), or are over age 65
- Meningococcal Vaccine (MPSV4, MCV4): Schedule and Side Effects - WebMD
Fortunately, meningococcal disease is preventable, and the key to prevention is the meningococcal vaccine
- Vaccines for Preteens and Teens - Marshfield Childrens Hospital
Meningococcal serogroup B vaccine or Men B may be given to people 10 years old and older who are at risk due to certain health conditions and adolescents 16-18 years old because of certain exposures Talk to your doctor about this vaccine
- Vaccines for Teenagers | History of Vaccines
Data from the U S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that only about 39% of 17 year olds have received both recommended doses of meningococcal vaccine (Men ACWY), which protects against bacterial infections that may lead to amputation of infected limbs and death
- The Vaccines Teens Need | Vaccine Information
Meningococcal serogroup B vaccine or MenB: MenB vaccine may be given to any teen who wants protection from this disease, preferably at 16–23 years of age Children age 10 years and older who are at risk due to certain health conditions also need MenB
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