Immunization Schedule for 11 to 12 Years Old

Immunization Schedule for 11 to 12 Years Old

In the United States, certain vaccines are recommended for children and adolescents starting at birth. Vaccines are usually given at various ages, according to a schedule. The schedule is designed to protect your child by:

  • Giving vaccines at the best age for your child’s immune system to develop protection.
  • Preventing disease at the age when your child is most likely to be at risk.
  • Properly spacing doses of vaccines.

The timing of immunization doses may vary. Timing and number of doses depend on when immunizations are begun and the type of vaccine that is used.

Recommended immunizations for 11–12 years old

Hepatitis B (HepB) vaccine

  • Doses should be obtained only if needed to catch up on doses your child missed in the past.
  • A preteen and an adolescent aged 11–15 years can, however, obtain a 2-dose series. The second dose in a 2-dose series should be obtained at least 4 months after the first dose.

Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine

  • All preteens aged 11–12 years should obtain 1 dose.
  • The dose should be obtained regardless of the length of time since the last dose of tetanus and diphtheria toxoid-containing vaccine.
  • The Tdap dose should be followed with a dose of Td vaccine every 10 years.
  • Pregnant preteens should obtain 1 dose during each pregnancy. The dose should be obtained regardless of the length of time since the last dose of Td or Tdap vaccine. Immunization is preferred during the 27th to 36th week of pregnancy.

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine

  • Individuals older than 5 years of age are usually not given this vaccine. However, individuals age 5 and older who have not been vaccinated, or are partially vaccinated, should obtain the vaccine if they have certain high-risk conditions.

Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13) vaccine

  • Preteens who have certain conditions should obtain the vaccine as recommended.

Pneumococcal polysaccharide (PPSV23) vaccine

  • Preteens who have certain high-risk conditions should obtain the vaccine as recommended.

Inactivated poliovirus (IPV) vaccine

  • Doses should be obtained only if needed to catch up on doses your child missed in the past.

Influenza (IIV or LAIV) vaccine

  • A dose should be obtained every year.

Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine

  • Doses should be obtained only if needed to catch up on doses your child missed in the past.

Varicella (VAR) vaccine

  • Doses should be obtained only if needed to catch up on doses your child missed in the past.

Hepatitis A (HepA) vaccine

  • A preteen who has not received the vaccine before 2 years of age should obtain the vaccine if he or she is at risk for infection or if hepatitis A protection is desired.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine

  • Start or complete the 2-dose series at age 11–12 years. The second dose should be obtained 6–12 months after the first dose.

Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) vaccine

  • A dose should be obtained at age 11–12 years, with a booster at age 16 years.
  • Preteens and adolescents age 11–18 years who have certain high-risk conditions should obtain 2 doses. Those doses should be obtained at least 8 weeks apart.
  • Preteens who are present during an outbreak or are traveling to a country with a high rate of meningitis should obtain the vaccine.

Questions to ask your child’s health care provider:

  • Is my child up to date on his or her vaccines?
  • What should I do if my child missed a dose of a vaccine?
  • Does my child need to delay, avoid, or skip any vaccines because of his or her health history?
  • Does my child need any special vaccines or more vaccines because of his or her health history?
  • Can I have a copy of my child’s vaccine record?

Contact a health care provider if your child:

  • Has pain where the shot was given, and the pain gets worse or does not go away after a couple of days.
  • Has a fever.

Get help right away if your child:

  • Has a temperature of 104°F (40°C) or higher.
  • Develops signs of an allergic reaction, including:
    • Itchy, red, swollen areas of skin (hives).
    • Swelling of the face, mouth, or throat.
    • Difficulty breathing, speaking, or swallowing.

Summary

  • At 11–12 years old, most children should receive the first dose of MenACWY, Tdap, and HPV vaccines.
  • Your child should receive the annual influenza (IIVor LAIV) vaccine.
  • Your child may need other vaccines based on his or her health history.
  • Talk with your child’s health care provider if you have any other questions about vaccines or the vaccine schedule.
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