Question
Report on the recommended immunizations that children ages 7 - 18 across America should receive.
Your report should be at least 150 words and include answers to the following:
What are the required immunizations and their abbreviations and also state what age it is first to be given, if not 7 years?
What are the diseases these immunizations prevent? (This may require further research if you do not understand the words used in the immunization table.)
There are a few immunizations that are not recommended for everyone, what are they and for whom are they recommended? in a short paragraph
Your report should be at least 150 words and include answers to the following:
What are the required immunizations and their abbreviations and also state what age it is first to be given, if not 7 years?
What are the diseases these immunizations prevent? (This may require further research if you do not understand the words used in the immunization table.)
There are a few immunizations that are not recommended for everyone, what are they and for whom are they recommended? in a short paragraph
Answers
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In the United States, children aged 7 to 18 are recommended to receive several immunizations to protect against various infectious diseases. The required immunizations include:
1. **Tdap** (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) - First given at age 11-12.
2. **MMR** (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - The initial dose is given at 1 year old, with a second dose at 4-6 years.
3. **Varicella** (Chickenpox) - First dose given at 1 year, with a second dose at 4-6 years.
4. **HPV** (Human Papillomavirus) - Recommended starting at ages 11-12.
5. **Meningococcal conjugate vaccine** (MenACWY) - First dose at age 11-12, with a booster at age 16.
These immunizations help prevent serious diseases such as tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough (pertussis), measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox, certain types of cancer caused by HPV, and meningococcal infections.
In addition to these standard immunizations, several vaccines are not universally required but are recommended for specific populations. For example, the **Hepatitis A** vaccine is recommended for children in certain areas or when traveling. The **Influenza** vaccine is advised yearly for children with chronic health conditions or during flu outbreaks. The **pneumococcal conjugate vaccine** (PCV) is suggested for children with certain health issues that compromise their immune system. These targeted immunizations aim to reduce the risk for vulnerable groups and prevent the spread of preventable diseases.
1. **Tdap** (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) - First given at age 11-12.
2. **MMR** (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - The initial dose is given at 1 year old, with a second dose at 4-6 years.
3. **Varicella** (Chickenpox) - First dose given at 1 year, with a second dose at 4-6 years.
4. **HPV** (Human Papillomavirus) - Recommended starting at ages 11-12.
5. **Meningococcal conjugate vaccine** (MenACWY) - First dose at age 11-12, with a booster at age 16.
These immunizations help prevent serious diseases such as tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough (pertussis), measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox, certain types of cancer caused by HPV, and meningococcal infections.
In addition to these standard immunizations, several vaccines are not universally required but are recommended for specific populations. For example, the **Hepatitis A** vaccine is recommended for children in certain areas or when traveling. The **Influenza** vaccine is advised yearly for children with chronic health conditions or during flu outbreaks. The **pneumococcal conjugate vaccine** (PCV) is suggested for children with certain health issues that compromise their immune system. These targeted immunizations aim to reduce the risk for vulnerable groups and prevent the spread of preventable diseases.