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preteens

Patient Story

‘Think about the bigger picture’

Young people, ages 12 to 15, look forward to seeing friends and family as they get the COVID-19 vaccine. Their parents focus on protection.

Want happy, healthy kids? Be involved

Regardless of income and family makeup, kids do better in neighborhoods where trusted people are involved in their lives.

Whooping cough booster loses oomph

Research reveals that a booster shot of the whooping cough vaccine given to preteens loses a large measure of effectiveness within a few years.