Adolescent Immunization

What shots do adolescents need?

Are you 11-19 years old?

If so, YOU need to be vaccinated against some serious diseases. Many people think that shots are only for babies. Actually, there are millions of people between the ages of 11-19 who are at risk of getting serious diseases like tetanus, meningitis, chickenpox, infections leading to cervical cancer, and others.

Age	Recommended Shots
11 - 12 years	Flu (Influenza) every year Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HPV (Human papillomavirus) Meningococcal
16 - 18 years	Flu (Influenza) every year Meningococcal
Note: The above immunization schedule is recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).

Age

Recommended Shots

11 - 12 years

Flu (Influenza) every year

Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)

HPV (Human papillomavirus)

Meningococcal

16 - 18 years

Flu (Influenza) every year

Meningococcal

Note: The above immunization schedule is recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).

Oregon School-Required Shots for Teens

Shots are required by law for children in attendance at public and private schools, preschools, childcare facilities, and Head Start programs in Oregon. Nearly every place that provides care of a child outside of the home requires shots or a medical or nonmedical exemption to stay enrolled.

For more information, see Immunization Requirements for School.

College Immunization

Students need to show that they’ve been vaccinated against measles when enrolling in a college or university in Oregon as a full-time student (undergraduate and graduate). The Oregon college immunization law applies to any full time student born on or after January 1, 1957.

College Immunization Brochure (pdf)

Adolescent Immunization Rates

Adolescent rates are based on data drawn from the Oregon ALERT Immunization Information System (ALERT IIS

ALERT IIS is a statewide registry receiving immunization records from 89% of Oregon medical providers who give immunizations.
Rates are presented for vaccines that protect against influenza, human papillomavirus (HPV), tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap) and meningococcal disease (MCV).