Preteen Vaccine Week is January 18-24, 2009

Preteen Vaccine Week will kick off the year with adolescent immunizations! The purpose of Preteen Vaccine Week is to raise awareness of the importance of immunizations for preteens ages 11 and 12. You can help by distributing information and materials through multiple avenues such as schools and providers to raise awareness about the ACIP recommendations and promote the preteen doctor visit.

ACIP currently recommends that 11- and 12-year-olds receive the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough) vaccine, meningococcal vaccine, HPV vaccine for girls, and the second chickenpox shot. By the 2009-10 flu season, all preteens are also recommended to receive an annual flu vaccine.

Preteen Kit and Planning Materials

2009 Preteen Vaccine Week Campaign Kit
A word document full of information about how to run an outreach campaign for promoting preteen vaccines.

2009 Preteen Vaccine Week Educational Activities

Preteen Educational Materials

The California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch also has valuable resources; download them now or order them from your local health department

Preteen Doctor Visit Brochure | Español (Spanish)
A color brochure aimed at preteens.

Parent Flyer from Schools | Black & white | Español (Spanish) Black & White Spanish (PDF)
Flyers can be sent to students' homes to encourage parents to schedule a check-up for their preteen.

Preteen Doctor Visit Poster | Español (PDF)
A colorful poster for schools, school health centers, doctor's offices and other venues.

Preteen Doctor Visit Postcard (4-up for laser or ink jet printing) (PDF)
A color postcard to remind families of preteens to schedule a check-up for their 11-and 12-year-olds

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.

Past Preteen Vaccine Week Campaigns
2007
2008

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 Working with Secondary Schools
   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.

   Upcoming Adolescent Health Conferences

   Adolesecent Health Conference "Youth Issues 2008:
   Transforming Services, Transforming Communities."
   Conference on September 18th & 19th in Los Angeles, California hosted by the
   California Adolescent Health Collaborative.