Adolescent Immunization Schedule

Vaccination Isn't Just for Babies!

The immunizations that are recommended for adolescents are just as important as the vaccinations they got when they were infants and toddlers. Remember, vaccination is one of the best ways to protect your child from many serious and potentially deadly diseases.

There are a number of vaccines that are recommended by leading health-care advisory groups for adolescents, particularly those who may have missed receiving any vaccines when they were younger.

Click on image below to learn more about the immunizations that are recommended for adolescents and teenagers.

Adolescent Immunization Schedule

Bookmark or print the adolescent immunization schedule for handy reference.

Prescribing Information

Indication

Menactra vaccine is indicated for active immunization against invasive meningococcal disease caused by N meningitidis serogroups A, C, Y, and W-135 in persons 11 through 55 years of age. Menactra vaccine will not stimulate protection against infection caused by N meningitidis other than serogroups A, C, Y, and W-135.

Safety Information

There are risks associated with all vaccines. The most common local and systemic adverse reactions to Menactra vaccine include injection site pain, redness, and induration; headache, fatigue, and malaise. Other adverse reactions may occur. Menactra vaccine is contraindicated in persons with known hypersensitivity to any component of the vaccine or to latex, which is used in the vial stopper. Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) has been reported in temporal relationship following administration of Menactra vaccine. Persons previously diagnosed with GBS should not receive Menactra vaccine. As with any vaccine, vaccination with Menactra vaccine may not protect 100% of individuals.

Before administering Menactra vaccine, please see full Prescribing Information.