Even if your teen’s been vaccinated in the past, they could still be missing vaccination against certain groups of meningococcal disease, known as meningitis.
Not sure if your teen is fully vaccinated? Ask their doctor.
Finding out if your teen is missing vaccination against any of the 5 vaccine-preventable groups of meningitis—A, B, C, W, and Y—can be as simple as asking their doctor. If you’re not sure where to start, check out some helpful tips on what to ask during your teen’s appointment.
Life can get busy. Get reminders to schedule a vaccination appointment with your teen’s doctor.
Know what to ask during your teen’s doctor’s appointment.
Complete all the doses recommended by your teen’s doctor for meningitis vaccination.
Vaccination may not protect all recipients.