List of immunizations for adolescents aged 9-16 years

Many parents think that immunization should only be given to infancy and childhood. But make no mistake! It turns out that your child who has entered adolescence also needs to be immunized. The following is a list of immunizations for adolescents that are no less important.

1. Tdap Vaccine

The Tdap vaccine provides protection against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.

Tetanus is a disease caused by bacteria that can be found in soil. Bacteria enter the body through a wound on the skin. This disease causes muscle spasms that can lead to death due to difficulty breathing.

Diphtheria is a disease that is less common, but it is a very dangerous disease. Diphtheria can cause a thick membrane at the back of the nose or throat, making it difficult for sufferers to breathe or swallow. This disease can also cause paralysis of the respiratory muscles and heart failure.

Pertussis is a disease that is easily transmitted through coughing and sneezing. This disease causes a cough that can last up to several weeks. This disease is also called whooping cough or hundred days cough.

When should a teenager be given the Tdap vaccine?

The Tdap vaccine has indeed been given since infancy. The Indonesian Pediatric Association (IDAI) recommends giving this vaccine from 2 months of age. In adolescents, the Td or Tdap vaccine should be given at the age of 10-12 years and repeated again (booster) Td every 10 years.

2. Influenza vaccine

Influenza is a disease caused by a virus. Influenza sufferers usually experience fever, cough, chills, muscle aches, and feel weak. This disease is very easily transmitted through coughing, sneezing, or even just by talking face to face.

Every year babies, children, adolescents and adults die from influenza. Influenza is especially dangerous in people who have heart or lung disease, are very young or old, and pregnant women. However, anyone can get severe influenza even when healthy and young.

When do teenagers need the influenza vaccine?

Influenza vaccine can be given from a child aged 6 months. Immunizations for this type of adolescent can be repeated every 1 year.

3. HPV vaccine

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a cause of cervical cancer in women. This virus is usually transmitted through sexual contact. If you have had sexual intercourse, you are also at risk for infection with HPV.

When do teenagers need the HPV vaccine?

The HPV vaccine is given from the age of 10. This vaccine is given 3 times. If it is given to adolescents aged 10-13 years, it is sufficient to give 2 times at intervals of 6-12 months.

4. Typhoid vaccine

Typhoid fever or what is often called typhus is a disease caused by a bacterial infection Salmonella typhi. The infection is transmitted through contaminated food or drink. Symptoms of typhoid include fever, diarrhea, headache, and weakness. If not treated immediately, typhoid can cause serious complications such as intestinal bleeding to rupture of the intestine which can cause death.

When should a teenager be given typhoid vaccine?

Typhoid vaccine can be given from children aged 2 years. In adolescents, this vaccine can be repeated every 3 years.

5. Hepatitis A vaccine

Hepatitis A is a liver disease caused by a virus. The virus is found in the feces of an infected person and then spreads to others through contaminated food. Hepatitis A infection is usually characterized by skin and eyes that turn yellow.

When should a teenager be given the hepatitis A vaccine?

Hepatitis A vaccine can be given from children aged 2 years. Immunizations for adolescents can be given 2 times at intervals of 6-12 months.

6. Varicella vaccine

Varicella (chicken pox) is a disease caused by a virus. This disease is easily transmitted through the air. Chicken pox is characterized by a resilience that feels itchy on the skin. Chicken pox becomes dangerous, especially in people who have low immunity. Complications that can be caused are ranging from skin infections, lung infections, brain damage to death.

When should a teenager be given the varicella vaccine?

Varicella vaccine is given after the age of 1 year, best at the age before entering elementary school. If given at the age of more than 13 years, it needs to be given 2 times with intervals of at least 4 weeks.

7. Dengue vaccine

Dengue virus is the cause of dengue fever. This virus is transmitted through mosquito bites Aedes aegypti. Symptoms of dengue infection include sudden high fever, headache, pain behind the eyeballs, muscle aches, weakness, nausea, vomiting, and bleeding. The symptoms of dengue can develop into heavy bleeding, shock and even death if not treated immediately.