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    Vaccination and Immunization in Preteens and Teens

    Vaccines and immunizations are essential, if sometimes controversial, medical expenses. Here you will find information about the many different varieties of immunizations available to your child.

    PAMF Content for Parents

    • HPV/Cervical Cancer Vaccine

    • Important Immunizations for Preteens

    • Influenza

    • Meningitis and the New Vaccine

    • Meningitis Update

    • Teens and Vaccinations, Immunizations, & Shots

    • HPV Vaccine

    PAMF Content for Your Teen

    • Birth Control: Depo-Provera

    • HPV Vaccine Question

    Outside Resources

    • About Vaccine Safety: This CDC Web site provides information about immunization monitoring and policies, as well as recent studies on vaccine safety.

    • Immunizations/Vaccines: This Web site for parents outlines important childhood vaccines and includes children's health topics, quick access and featured vaccinations.

    • Vaccines For Children Program: This CDC Web site provides parents with vaccine recommendations and links to other helpful Web sites.

    Recommended Books

    • Vaccine Guide: Risks and Benefits for Children and Adults by Randall Neustaedter

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