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!!

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!!

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 OR the nasal mist immunization!
> 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!!

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!!