7 important vaccines that teenagers should get

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 decrease or has significantly decreased, increasing the risk of infection.

Below are important vaccines that children should receive.Recommended vaccination for all ages in Vietnam:

Hepatitis B

Children who have not received the basic hepatitis B vaccine series should be completed or a booster dose given if they have received the basic series, as prescribed by a doctor, to prevent viral infection.

Measles, mumps, rubella vaccine

The basic vaccination schedule or booster dose 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, whooping cough, tetanus vaccine

Parents should complete the basic vaccination schedule or booster doses as prescribed to prevent diseases due to the decline of immunity acquired during childhood. In addition, booster doses can strengthen immunity for women when they enter 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 the immune system for women when they enter childbearing age, transmitting antibodies to their children.

HPV vaccine

The vaccine is a three-dose series for adolescent girls and young adults (10-25 or 9-26 years old). 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 flu caused by seasonal influenza viruses type A and B. This is a very common disease in all ages and can affect the fetus if the woman contracts 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.