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Leaving their phone at a friend's house, suddenly needing a ride
somewhere ? you knew there would be days like this. But did you
know that you'd also need to take your preteens and teens to get
shots? As they get older, kids are at increased risk for some
infections. Plus, the protection provided by some of the
childhood vaccines begins to wear off, so kids need a booster
dose. You may have heard about pertussis (whooping cough)
outbreaks recently. Vaccine-preventable diseases are still real.
The vaccines for preteens and teens can help protect your kids,
as well as their friends, community and other family members.
There are four recommended vaccines that preteens should get
when they are 11 or 12 years old. If you have an older kid like
a teen, they'll need a booster