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, such as 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!