It’s best to get vaccinated before the start of the flu season. While the timing of flu season can vary, getting vaccinated by the end of October helps ensure that you are protected before flu activity increases. Since some young children may require a second dose given at least 4...
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Vaccine Information FAQs
Are you wondering should teens get a flu vaccine? The answer is yes! The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older. Healthy people are still at risk for contracting the flu and suffering serious complications. Ideally, preteens and teens should receive the flu...
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Pertussis (whooping cough) is a highly contagious respiratory disease that causes violent and uncontrollable coughing that typically leads to difficulty breathing. Teens with whooping cough can have a serious and debilitating cough that can last for weeks and they can easily spread the disease to others. Protection from whooping cough...
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Yes – the quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY) is recommended for 11-12 year olds, with a booster dose at age 16 during a high risk period. 16-23 year olds may also be vaccinated with a serogroup B meningococcal (MenB) vaccine, preferably given between ages 16-18....
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True – the HPV vaccine can prevent several types of cancer, including cervical, vaginal, anal, penile, and throat cancers. The Hepatitis B vaccine can prevent liver cancer than can occur after developing chronic hepatitis B....
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Children should receive four doses of IPV at the following ages: 2 months, 4 months, 6-18 months, and 4-6 years. View our full childrens immunization schedule here....
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The CDC recommends that your child should receive two doses to provide the best protection. The first dose should be administered between 12 to 23 months of age, and the second dose can be given 6 to 18 months after the first. This will ensure your child receives the best...
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