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Common Vaccines for Teens

A trip to the doctor's office may mean more than just a checkup for your teen. There are many vaccines today that help protect your child from many different diseases and conditions. Find out what they are and what it means to your teen's health.
Teens and the Swine Flu Vaccine
Does your teen need the swine flu vaccine? Find out what you need to do to protect your teen from swine flu this year.
Chickenpox Vaccine: The Basics
Once though of as a harmless childhood illness, chickenpox (or varicella) can be dangerous, especially for teens. Does your teen need the chickenpox vaccine?
Hepatitis B Vaccine: The Basics
Is your teen protected from Hepatitis B? Your adolescent might need the Hepatitis B vaccine.
Pneumococcal Vaccine: The Basics
Does your teen need to be protected against pneumococcal disease? Find out if your teen needs the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine, also called the PPV23 vaccine.
Hepatitis A Vaccine: The Basics
You might have heard of Hepatitis B, but is your teen protected against Hepatitis A? Consider having your teenager get the Hepatitis A vaccine today.
Immunization Schedule for Teens: What Shots Does My Teen Need?
Teens have their own unique immunization schedule. Find out what vaccines that teens need and what their immunization schedule looks like.
Meningococcal Vaccine: The Basics
Is your teen protected against meningitis? Meningitis can be deadly, so the meningitis vaccine could save your teen's life!
Tdap Vaccine: The Basics
Does your teen need a tetanus vaccine booster? You may be surprised at what is now included in this routine teen immunization.
HPV Vaccine: The Basics
The HPV vaccine is now available - but should your teen get it? Find out more about the HPV vaccine and how it can help protect your teen.
Your Teen Needs a Flu Shot!
When flu shot season comes around, parents wonder whether or not they should get a flu shot for their teen. Discover the facts about the flu shot and why it is important for your teen to be vaccinated.
Questions and Answers About the HPV Vaccine
From the Centers of Disease Control, information about the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine.
Pertussis Vaccine: Not Just for Infants Anymore
From About.com's Guide to Pediatrics, Dr. Vincent Iannelli, a discussion of the pertussis vaccine for teens.
Hepatitis B: Facts You and Your Teen Should Know
Although many teens have already been vaccinated against Hepatitis B, it is important to know the facts about the disease.
Vaccines for Teens and College Students
When you were a kid, you might remember getting a tetanus shot when you were a little older. Today we have a wider range of recommended vaccines for teenagers to help protect them against some serious diseases. Find out more about what shots your teen might get at his next checkup.
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