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TEEN IMMUNIZATIONS
You’ve probably seen the headlines: Mumps Outbreak in Tuscaloosa. According to the Alabama
Department of Public Health (ADPH), there were five reported cases of Mumps in Tuscaloosa from
January to February of this year and another reported at Auburn University. The CDC reports that there
were close to 500 cases nation-wide in that time frame.
The ADPH stresses the importance of immunization to prevent vaccine-preventable
illnesses. Is your teen up-to-date? Here are the vaccinations that are recommended:
Which Vaccince?
When?
Required for School? *College?
Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) Ages 11-12 Yes Yes
Human papillomavirus (HPV) Ages 11-12 No No
Meningococcal conjugate Ages 11-12,booster at 16 (within 5 years) No Yes
Influenza Annually No No
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) For those who haven’t yet had 2 doses Yes Yes
Chickenpox (Varicella) For those who haven’t yet had 2 doses or had chickenpox Yes Yes
Hepatitis B If haven’t yet had 3 doses Yes Yes
No Yes
TB Screening
For more information, visit ADPH.org/immunization
*But check with your school—requirements may differ.
Central Alabama Community College
www.cacc.edu
Alexander City Campus
256.234.6346
1675 Cherokee Road
Alexander City, AL 35010
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Childersburg Campus
256.378.5576
34091 U.S. Highway 280
Childersburg, AL 35044
Now offering classes on site in Millbrook
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Talladega Center
256.480.2066
1009 South St. East
Talladega, AL 35160