As kids get older, protection provided by some childhood vaccines can begin to wear off. Kids can also develop risks for more diseases as they get older. Help your child transition into adolescence in a healthy way by staying up-to-date on pre-teen vaccines. Doctors recommend that all 11 and 12 year olds get the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines. Parents should see their health care provider about their 11 and 12 year old girls getting  the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.

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From left to right is Christian Lewis age 10 of Texas , Kylie Menard of Louisiana age 13, Lacey Lewis as Beary Wise age 13, and Summer Stokes age 12 both of Texas.