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Many people think that immunizations are just for babies. But, in reality, there are many people between the ages of 11-19 who are at risk of getting serious diseases including measles, tetanus, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A and chickenpox. Protecting your health is a lifelong job. Getting immunized is one way to be protected now. Talk to your health care provider about what immunizations you may need. Check the links to the left to view the appropriate immunization schedule for you.

Fast Facts on Adolescent Immunizations
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• High rates of hepatitis A infection occur among children and adolescents 5 to 14 years old who live in some parts of the United States, and most cases can be attributed to person-to-person transmission.
• The majority of the estimated 78,000 new cases of hepatitis B reported each year strike adolescents and young adults. The hepatitis B virus is 100 times more infectious than HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
• Hepatitis B can be spread by sharing needles or razors; through intimate contact; and by tattooing or body piercing with unsterile equipment. But, nearly one-third of teens become infected without knowing how they got the disease.
• The tetanus/diphtheria booster is recommended at 11-12 years of age, at least 5 years since the last dose of tetanus and diphtheria toxoid-containing vaccine.