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Juab: 435-623-0696 East Millard: 435-743-5723 West Millard: 435-864-3612 Piute: 435-577-2521 North Sanpete: 435-462-2449 South Sanpete: 435-835-2231 Sevier: 435-896-5451 Wayne: 435-836-1317 |
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Are you 11 - 19 years old?
Many people between the ages of 11 and 19 think they are done getting immunized against diseases like measles and tetanus. They think shots are just for little kids. But guess what? There are millions of people between the ages of 11 and 19 who need vaccinations to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, chickenpox, measles, mumps, rubella, influenza, pneumococcal disease, and/or meningococcal disease. Are you one of them?
Getting immunized is a lifelong, life-protecting job. Make sure you and your doctor or nurse keep it up. Check to be sure you've had all the shots you need
| Hepatitis B (Hep B) |
You need three doses of hepatitis B vaccine if you have not already received them. |
| Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) | Check with your doctor or nurse to make sure you've had your second dose of MMR. |
| Tetanus, diphtheria (Td) ("tetanus shot") | You need a booster dose of Td after your 11th birthday (if it has been five years or more since your last dose). After that you will need a Td every ten years. A Td is not just something you get when you step on a nail! |
| Varicella (Var) ("chickenpox shot") | If you have not been previously vaccinated and have not had chickenpox, you should get vaccinated against this disease. Children 12 years of age and under need one dose. Teens 13 years of age and older need two doses. |
| Hepatitis A (Hep A) |
Many teens need protection from hepatitis A. Do you travel outside the United States?* Do you live in a community with a high rate of hepatitis A? Are you a male who has sex with other males? Do you inject drugs? Do you have a clotting factor disorder or chronic hepatitis? Talk to your doctor or nurse regarding your risk factors. |
| Influenza vaccine ("flu shot") | Do you have a chronic health problem such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, etc.? Flu shots are especially recommended every fall for people with chronic diseases, although anyone who wants to avoid getting the flu can get a shot. |
| Pneumococcal vaccine ("pneumococcal shot") | Do you have a chronic health problem? Talk to your doctor or nurse about whether you should receive a "pneumococcal shot." |
| Meningococcal disease | Going to college? If so, make sure you ask your doctor or nurse about your risk for life-threatening meningococcal disease. You may want to get the vaccine that prevents it. |
- Do you travel outside the United States?
If so, you may need additional vaccines, including hepatitis A vaccine. Consult your doctor, nurse, or local office of the Central Utah Public Health Department about recommended and/or required vaccines for your destination.
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Central Utah Public Health Department
Juab County: 146 North Main, Nephi, UT 84648 · (435) 623-0696
East Millard County: 55 South 400 West, Fillmore, UT 84631 · (435) 743-5723
West Millard County: 428 East Topaz Blvd, Suite D, Delta, UT 84624 · (435) 864-3612
Piute County: 550 North Main, Junction, UT 84740 · (435) 577-2521
North Sanpete County: 20 South 100 West, Suite 30, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84642 · (435) 462-2449
South Sanpete County: 40 West 200 North, Manti, UT 84642 · (435) 835-2231
Sevier County: 70 Westview Dr., Richfield, UT 84701 · (435) 896-5451
Wayne County: 18 South Main, Loa, UT 84747 · (435) 836-1317
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