State Affiliate Challenge

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South Dakota School Nurses Association

Florida Association of School Nurses

Delaware School Nurse

Association

More About The Booster!

2Reference:1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 2012 Recommend immunizations for children from 7 through 18 years old.

http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/who/teens/downloads/parent-version-schedule-7-18yrs.pdf. Accessed April 23, 2012.

When Do Teens Need A Meningococcal Vaccine Booster Dose?1

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Age of initial dose

Age to give

booster dose

11-12 years of age

13-15 years of age

16 years of age

16 years of age

16-18 years of age

No booster needed

Reference:1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Updated recommendations for use of meningococcal conjugate vaccines — Advisory

Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2010. MMWR. 2011;60(3):72-76.