Vaccination of infants and toddlers is a common and well-accepted practice in the U.S. However, parents need to be aware that children age 11 to 12 need immunizations against meningococcal disease, human papillomavirus-, or HPV-related cancers, and pertussis, or whooping cough. This podcast discusses the importance of preteens and teens being up-to-date with their vaccination schedules.
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Teen Scene Vaccines (A Minute of Health with CDC)
Vaccination of infants and toddlers is a common and well-accepted practice in the U.S. However, parents need to be aware that children age 11 to 12 need immunizations against meningococcal disease, human papillomavirus-, or HPV-related cancers, and pertussis, or whooping cough. This podcast discusses the importance of preteens and teens being up-to-date with their vaccination schedules.