7 important vaccines teens should get
Teenagers should be fully vaccinated or get booster shots of vaccines against hepatitis B, diphtheria - whooping cough - tetanus, measles - mumps - rubella...
11-18 years old is the age group that is most susceptible to many infectious diseases. This is also the age group where immunity acquired through the previous expanded immunization program begins to decline or has significantly declined, increasing the risk of infection.
Below are important vaccines that children should receive.Vaccine recommendations for all ages in Vietnam:
Hepatitis B
Children who have not received the basic hepatitis B vaccine series should complete the basic hepatitis B vaccination schedule or receive a booster dose if they have received the basic vaccination series, as prescribed by a doctor, to prevent viral infection.
Measles, mumps, rubella vaccine
The basic vaccination schedule or booster doses should be completed as prescribed. Booster doses can boost immunity for women entering childbearing age, transmitting antibodies to the baby. If rubella occurs during pregnancy, especially in the first three months, it can cause miscarriage or birth defects in the fetus.
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis vaccine
Parents should complete the basic vaccination schedule or booster doses as prescribed to prevent diseases due to the decline in immunity acquired during childhood. In addition, booster doses can enhance immunity for women entering childbearing age, transmitting antibodies to the newborn.
Chickenpox
Children need to be vaccinated according to the basic schedule or booster doses as prescribed to prevent disease. In addition, it also has the effect of strengthening immunity for women when entering childbearing age, transmitting antibodies to the baby.
HPV Vaccine
The vaccine is a three-dose series for adolescent girls and young adults (ages 10-25 or 9-26). It helps prevent HPV infection that causes cervical cancer and HPV-related diseases including anogenital ulcers.
Seasonal flu vaccine
Children should receive a seasonal flu vaccine every year before the flu season to prevent influenza caused by seasonal influenza viruses type A and B. This disease is very common in all ages and can affect the fetus if the woman gets the flu during pregnancy, especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy.
Meningococcal vaccine
Primary vaccination or a booster dose should be given at age 11-12 if there is a high risk of meningococcal infection. This is an agent that can cause meningitis, pneumonia, high mortality rate and often leaves many sequelae.
