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Adolescent Immunization Facts

Immunizations are just as important for teens as they are for infants and children. There are many reasons that teens may need immunizations:

• Teens that were vaccinated as children may be due for booster shots as the protection from childhood immunizations starts to wear off.
• Teens can catch up on childhood immunizations they missed.
• New vaccines are available that can protect teens against more diseases.

Adolescent Immunization Fact Sheet

• English (PDF)
• Spanish (PDF)

Vaccine information for typical teens ages 11-19 years

Teens aged 11-19 years may need one or more of the following immunizations. Ask your teen’s health care provider which immunizations they need. The links below include information about each vaccine and the diseases they can prevent.

• Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
• Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis booster (Tdap)
• Tetanus and diphtheria booster (Td)
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
• Meningococcal Vaccines

Vaccines recommended for teens with chronic health conditions or weakened immune systems

 Check with your teen’s health care provider to find out if they need these immunizations.

• Influenza (Flu) Vaccine
  Teens that are family members or caregivers of high risk people also need to get their flu vaccinations.
• Pneumococcal Vaccines