As nurses, we know vaccines are the best way to help protect teens against serious infectious diseases. 1
However, millions of teens remain under-vaccinated against dangerous diseases, particularly meningococcal meningitis and human papillomavirus infection, which both require a multi-dose vaccine series to help protect teens.2,3 Additionally, in 2015 less than 50% of teens were vaccinated against the flu.4
So how can school nurses play a pivotal role in helping to improve rates for the four CDC-recommended vaccines for adolescents? 1
On Saturday, July 1 at 10:00AM PT in Marriott Grand Ballroom 13, join me at the #NASN2017 demo session about the importance of teen vaccination and Stats4Vax, NASN’s collaboration with Sanofi Pasteur that provides resources to guide conversations with students and parents/guardians to see that teens are up-to-date on their immunizations.
Attend the interactive discussion designed to empower you, as school nurses, to prioritize vaccination in your schools.
Can’t make it to the demo? Stop by booth 222 to learn more about Stats4Vax and visit www.Stats4Vax.com.
References
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2016). Vaccines for Your Children: Protect Your Child at Every Age. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/protecting-children/index.html.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2016). National, Regional, State, and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13–17 Years — United States, 2015. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/65/wr/mm6533a4.htm?s_cid=mm6533a4_e.
- United States Census Bureau. (2013). Age and Sex Composition in the United States. Retrieved from http://www.census.gov/population/age/data/2012comp.html.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2015, September 29). Flu Vaccination Coverage, United States, 2015-16 Influenza Season. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/flu/fluvaxview/coverage-1516estimates.htm.