When quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine was first recommended for preteens and teens in 2005, the expectation was that protection would last for 10 years; however, currently available data suggest protection declines in most teens within 5 years.ll 11â12 year olds should be vaccinated with a quadrivalent (protects against serogroups A, C, W, and Y) meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenactraÂ® or MenveoÂ®). A booster dose is recommended at age 16 years.
We won the war against Britain, but the fight for financial independence is an ongoing battle. With mortgages, credit card balances and student loans, the average American household carries $203,163 of debt.
Americans age 60 and older owe roughly $43 billion in student loan debt and more than 10% are 90 days or more delinquent. [Related Article: The First Thing You Must Do Before Paying Off Debt] There are some unique challenges that older Americans, many of whom are partially or fully retired, face.