Teens/Adolescents
Protecting Adolescents
You can’t protect your kids from everything—but you can protect them from preventable diseases like meningitis and cancer by following the recommended adolescent vaccination schedule.
Kaitlyn’s Story (Flu)
Kaitlyn was a student at the University of Florida in Gainesville when she nearly died from flu
Protecting Children as They Head Back to School
As school gets underway, experts from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) offer insights on childhood immunization
Back to School Immunizations
In this episode, NFID experts discuss current vaccine recommendations to help keep children healthy throughout the school year and address frequently asked questions …
Vivian’s Story (Hepatitis B)
A doctor unknowingly infected with hepatitis B first learned of her diagnosis while donating blood at college at age 19 …
Emmily’s Story (Flu)
Emmily was a healthy, active 13-year old, who ended up in a medically-induced coma for nearly 6 weeks as a complication of influenza (flu). The flu vaccine likely saved her life.
Get Vaccinated to Help Prevent Whooping Cough
Animated video on the importance of getting vaccinated to help prevent whooping cough, tetanus, and diphtheria
Lifelong Conversations about Sexual Health
Teen Health Week is April 4-10, 2022, and STD Awareness Week is April 10-16, 2022, both of which provide an opportunity for healthcare professionals to begin lifelong conversations with patients about sexual health and the importance of staying up to date on all recommended vaccines …
Vaccines Are Not Just for Young Children
CDC recommends vaccinations from birth to adulthood to provide a lifetime of protection. Yet many adolescents are not vaccinated as recommended, leaving them unnecessarily vulnerable. International Adolescent Health Week (March 20-26, 2022) is a perfect time to make sure that pre-teens and teens are up to date on all recommended vaccines …