Tdap:
Common names:
Lockjaw, whooping cough and diphtheria
> These diseases can lead to muscle spasms,
breathing and heart problems, pneumonia,
seizures, brain damage, coma, paralysis
and death
What to do:
Get your shots!
> 1 dose
> For all teens 11 and older
> Ask your doctor, school nurse or
parent for more information!!
YOU DON'T HAVE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN SMART & SEXY
This design was created by teens for teens.
UPDATE: New FLU Recommendations
Annual vaccination for all children aged 6 months to 18 years starting in 2009-2010 influenza season.
Meningitis:
Meningococcal
> Bacteria spread through coughing, sneezing,
kissing, or sharing anything by mouth, like
utensils, cups/glasses, toothbrushes, sports
mouthpieces, musical mouthpieces
> Can cause pneumonia, blood infections,
swelling of the brain and spinal cord, high
fever, brain damage, loss of hearing or loss
of limbs
What to do:
Get your shots!
> 1 dose
> For all teens 11-12 year olds through
college age
> Ask your doctor, school nurse or parent
for more information!!
Flu:
Influenza
> Virus spreads through coughing
or sneezing
> Can be very serious for other family
members that are either younger or older or
have other chronic conditions like asthma,
heart disease, or diabetes
What to do:
Get your shots!
> 1 dose every year
> Especially for those with chronic conditions
or those who are pregnant or who have
family members with chronic conditions
> Ask your doctor, school nurse or parent for
more information!!
HPV:
Human Papillomavirus
> Very common virus spread through
sexual contact
> Leads to certain forms of cervical cancer
and genital warts
What to do:
Get your shots!
> 3 doses
> For females 11 through 26 years old
> Ask your doctor, school nurse or parent for
more information!!
Maternal, Child and Family Health Coalition
Developed with grant support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.