Join us by celebrating Preteen Vaccine Week 

February 12-18, 2012!

The goal of 2012’s Preteen Vaccine Week campaign is raise awareness about California’s new Tdap requirement for incoming 7^thgrade students, immunization recommendations for 11-and 12-year-olds,  and promote the preteen doctor visit through multiple avenues such as schools, providers, and the media.

ACIP currently recommends that 11- and 12-year-olds receive these vaccines:

• Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough): For the 2012-13 school year and beyond, all students entering 7^th  grade will need proof of a Tdap booster shot before starting school
• Meningococcal
• Annual flu vaccine
• HPV (human papillomavirus) 3-shot series
• A total of 2 vaccines against chickenpox (varicella)

2012 Preteen Kit and Planning Materials

• 2012 Preteen Vaccine Week Campaign Kit
  This word document contains all of the information you need to run an outreach campaign to promote adolescent vaccines and the preteen doctor visit. This year’s kit is customized for the promotion of AB 354, a new school law that requires all incoming 7^th graders to meet the Tdap requirement before starting the 2012-2013 school year and all future school years.
• 2012 Preteen Vaccine Week Educational Activities
  Conduct these activities at health fairs, schools and youth group gatherings!
• Imperial County's Preteen Vaccine Scavenger Hunt (ZIP)

Preteen Educational Materials

• Preteen Vaccine Week 2012 "Rock the Shot" Banner
• Bilingual HPV fotonovela for moms of preteens
  An animated booklet in Spanish and English about cervical cancer and the HPV vaccine.
• Parent Immunization Flyer... en Español
  Parent flyer that discusses all recommended adolescent immunizations and features a section for questions.
• Parent Flyer from Schools .. en Español
  Flyers can be sent to students' homes to encourage parents to get their children vaccinated against whooping cough and meet the new school requirement.
• Preteen Doctor Visit Brochure ... en Español
  A color brochure aimed at preteens. You can order copies of this brochure from your local health department.
• Preteen Doctor Visit Poster ... en Español
  A colorful poster for schools, school health centers, doctor's offices and other venues.
• Native American Pre-teen Vaccine Campaign
  CDC’s Native American campaign includes posters, flyers, and web buttons.
• Vietnamese Pre-teen Vaccine Campaign Flyers
  CDC’s Preteen Vietnamese Campaign includes posters, flyers, and web buttons.
• Korean Pre-teen Vaccine Campaign Flyers
  CDC’s Korean Campaign includes posters, flyers, and web buttons.
• Preteen Doctor Visit Postcard (4-up for laser or ink jet printing)
  A color postcard to remind families of preteens to schedule a check-up for their 11-and 12-year-olds
• PowerPoint Presentation for Preteens
  Use these slides to reach out to adolescents! It can be used on its own or in conjunction with the iz jeopardy!
• Preteen Drop-in Article
  Short article can be used for newsletters, blogs, etc. Compliments of San Diego County Immunization Branch.

Public Service Announcements

• Vaccine Rap Targeting Preteens (60s) (MP3) (30s) (MP3) Rap Lyrics (Word Document)
• Radio PSA Targeting English-speaking Parents of Preteens (30s) (MP3) (15s) (MP3)
• Radio PSA Targeting Spanish-speaking Parents of Preteens (30s) (MP3)
• Radio and Television Public Service Announcements
  PSAs in English and Spanish produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Other Resources

• CDC launched their own Preteen Vaccine Campaign in 2007. Materials for parents and providers are available in English and Spanish.
• Vaccination for Pre-Teens Important, Too
  An interview on National Public Radio with Dr. Jeanne Santoli of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• GIVE IT A SHOT Toolkit for Nurses and Other Immunization Champions
  Advocating for adolescent immunizations takes time. That’s why this time-saving Toolkit was created. Need a professional looking flier? How about a handout to send home? More than 40 easy-to-use and reliable resources are described and available on a convenient CD. Order a copy from the American School Health Association.
• School-Located Influenza Vaccination Using Multiple Community Vaccinators webinar
  Archive from September 14, 2009.

Past Preteen Vaccine Week Campaigns

• 2011
• 2010
• 2009
• 2008
• 2007