Home Supporting Organizations Supporting Organizations The following organizations agree that immunization rates in adolescents need to be improved to reduce the burden of vaccine-preventable diseases in the United States: Resources American Academy of Nurse Practitioners American Academy of Pediatrics American Academy of Physician Assistants American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists American Medical Association American Nurses Association…

Home Newsroom Blogs Blogs Read NFID News for important news and updates Newsroom Blogs Image Library News Conferences Press Releases Resources When to Seek Help for a Cough by Kristen A. Feemster, MD, MPH, MSHP (5/3/12) Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases (PKIDs): As a parent, you may wonder whether you or your child with a cough…

Home Professional Resources HPV Resource Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) As of October 2016, CDC recommends 11 to 12 year olds get two doses of HPV vaccine—rather than the previously recommended three doses—to protect against cancers caused by HPV. The second dose should be given 6-12 months after the first dose. View…

Home Resources Resources Resources Adolescent Immunization American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): AAPs website will help parents understand the diseases vaccines for adolescents prevent, when vaccines are due, and get answers to common concerns about preteen vaccines Adolescent Vaccination: Protecting Adolescents Now and Into the Future (2011) Call to Action on practical strategies for improving adolescent…

Home Professional Resources HPV Resource Center Communication Parents Parents/Guardians These resources are designed for healthcare professionals to share with parents/guardians of preteen and teen patients about HPV and the importance of completing the full HPV vaccination series. Communication Adolescent Patients Parents/Guardians Resources A Parent’s Guide to Preteen and Teen HPV Vaccination Immunization Action Coalition (IAC):…

Home Professional Resources Professional Resources Adolescent immunization rates lag far behind childhood rates. As a result, adolescents are left needlessly exposed to serious diseases that can cause immediate and irreparable harm, such as meningococcal disease, and infections like hepatitis B and HPV that can lead to long-term health crises including certain cancers. One of the…