Immunizations for Adolescents

Prepare for Adolescent Milestones

Think your teens are social? As your teen’s social world grows, so does his or her risk for exposure to vaccine-preventable illnesses like meningitis, whooping cough (pertussis), and HPV.   

Be Ready for 7^th Grade! Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (Tdap) immunization is required for all students entering the 7^th grade.  

Don’t wait and get caught in the “Back-to-School” rush.  Parents can schedule adolescent vaccination appointments once children are eleven years old to complete their middle school requirement.

Get your Teen Vaccine! At 16 years old, Meningococcal and influenza vaccinations are advised, along with any previously-recommended vaccine doses or boosters that may have been missed. 

Graduating from High School this Year? Getting vaccinations while still in high school can get students caught up on shots, going to college. All vaccinations are free to eligible teens until their 19^th birthday!

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Recommended Immunization Schedule for Preteens and Teens (7-18 years) can be viewed at Recommended Immunization Schedule (207 KB; pdf).

Need an immunization appointment? 

Contact our Appointment Line (850-595-6554) to make, change or cancel appointment for your child. 

Customer service representatives are available to assist clients 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Additional Resources 

Immunization Guidelines for Florida Schools, Childcare Facilities and Family Daycare Homes (54 KB; pdf)