Teens need protection too
\nNot many things last forever. This is especially true when it comes to protection provided by childhood vaccines. Some vaccines protect for a short time or even years- but not necessarily your whole life, as is the case with tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. As children get older, protection offered by some childhood vaccines can begin to wear off and children 11-12 years of age need another dose to be fully protected.
\nAs children transition into their teen years, make sure they are up-to-date on these recommended vaccinations:
\n\u00b7 1-2 doses of meningococcal vaccine (MCV4) to help prevent meningitis.
\n\u00b7 3 doses of human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) to help prevent the most common types of cervical cancer in girls and genital warts in boys.
\n\u00b7 1 dose of tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis vaccine (Tdap)
\n\u00b7 3 doses of hepatitis B vaccine (hep B)
\n\u00b7 2 doses of hepatitis A vaccine (hep A)
\n\u00b7 2 doses of measles, mumps, rubella vaccine (MMR)
\n\u00b7 2 doses of chickenpox vaccine (Var)
\n\u00b7 At least 3 doses of polio vaccine (IPV or OPV)
\n\u00b7 Influenza vaccine every year in the fall or winter months
\nKeep in mind that children from birth through 18 years of age may be eligible for Vaccines for Children (VFC), which provides vaccine at no cost to children who might not otherwise be vaccinated because of inability to pay.
\nQualifications include that the child:
\n\u00b7 Is on Medicaid
\n\u00b7 Does not have health insurance
\n\u00b7 Is an American Indian or Alaskan Native
\n\u00b7 Is under-insured
\nFor more information regarding VFC, please contact Mid-Michigan District Health Department (MMDHD) at:
\nClinton County: 989-224-2195
\nGratiot County: 989-875-3681
\nFor more information regarding what immunizations your adolescent requires, please contact your primary care provider or Mid-Michigan Health Department. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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