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Understanding Recommended Vaccines for 11-Year-Olds

Recommended vaccines at age 11 help protect children from serious infections and cancers with a strong safety record and generally mild side effects.

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Rebecca Lozman-Oxman, DNP, MPH, APRN, Pediatrics

  •  At the 11-year-old well visit, providers commonly recommend the TDAP, meningitis, and HPV vaccines to protect against serious illnesses.
  • The TDAP vaccine protects against tetanus and whooping cough, while the meningitis vaccine helps prevent potentially life-threatening bacterial meningitis. 
  • The HPV vaccine protects against several cancers and is most effective when started before age 15. 
  • Common vaccine side effects are generally mild and may include arm soreness, redness, headache, or low-grade fever. 
  • These vaccines are not live vaccines, cannot cause the diseases they prevent, and are considered safe and effective for adolescents. 
     

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