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Preteen Vaccination Campaign Launched


 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a national campaign to inform parents, caregivers, and health care providers about recommendations for immunizing 11- and 12-year-olds with MCV4 (meningococcal conjugated vaccine) and Tdap (tetanus- diphtheria acellular pertussis) and HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccines. For educational materials in English and Spanish about the vaccines and the diseases they prevent, visit www.cdc.gov/vaccines/spec-grps/preteens-adol/07gallery/default.htm

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