What scheduled vaccines does an 11-year-old need?

From the Guidelines

An 11-year-old typically needs several important vaccines at this age, including the Tdap vaccine, meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY), human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, and the annual influenza vaccine. The recommended vaccines are crucial during the preteen years as children prepare to enter adolescence, when some disease risks increase.

• The Tdap vaccine protects against three serious bacterial diseases: tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis, and is recommended for adolescents 11 to 18 years of age, with a preferred age of 11 to 12 years 1.
• The meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY) is recommended to prevent meningitis and bloodstream infections, with a primary vaccination at age 11-12 years and a booster at age 16 years if the first dose was administered before the 16th birthday 1.
• The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is recommended to start between ages 11-12, given as a two-dose series if started before age 15, with doses separated by 6-12 months, to prevent several types of cancer later in life 1.
• The annual influenza vaccine is recommended to protect against seasonal flu. Some children may need to catch up on other vaccines if they missed earlier doses, such as hepatitis A, hepatitis B, polio, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), or varicella (chickenpox) 1. The immune response is excellent at this age, providing strong protection before potential exposure to these diseases increases in the teen years. Parents should bring their child's immunization record to their healthcare provider, who can determine if any additional vaccines are needed based on the child's specific health history.

From the FDA Drug Label

For children aged 2 through 10 Years A single dose Adolescents and Adults Aged 11 through 55 Years A single dose Adolescents and Adults Aged 10 through 55 Years A single dose

The meningococcal conjugate vaccine (IM) is a scheduled vaccine that an 11-year-old needs.

• A single 0.5-mL dose by intramuscular injection is recommended for adolescents aged 11 through 55 years 2.

From the Research

Scheduled Vaccines for 11-Year-Olds

The following vaccines are recommended for 11-year-olds:

• Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine 3, 4, 5
• Quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY) 3
• Tetanus and reduced diphtheria toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) 3, 6, 7

Additional Recommendations

• A booster dose of MenACWY is recommended at age 16 years 3
• Catch-up vaccination is recommended for hepatitis B vaccine (HepB), measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR), and varicella vaccine (VAR) for adolescents whose childhood vaccinations are not up to date (UTD) 3
• Serogroup B meningococcal vaccine (MenB) series may be administered to adolescents and young adults aged 16-23 years, with a preferred age of 16-18 years 3

Vaccine Administration

• The HPV vaccine series can be started at age 9 years, with the American Academy of Pediatrics recommending initiation between 9 and 12 years 4, 5
• Concomitant administration of HPV, Tdap, and MenACWY vaccines is supported by immunogenicity and safety data 7