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Immunization clinics for adolescents
Wed April 14, 2010
DUPAGE COUNTY--The DuPage County Health Department has scheduled two adolescent immunization clinics from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on May 6 and June 3 at the health department's Central Public Health Center, 111 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton.
Immunizations for meningococcal, varicella and Tdap will be available to adolescents ages 11 to 18 for $15 each, regardless of income levels. This is a Medicaid billable service. Vaccine is provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds.
A parent or legal guardian must accompany any child under 18. Please bring all records of previous immunizations. Space is limited. Call (630) 682-7400 for appointments. Children can get up to date on all immunizations in just one visit.
Meningococcal disease (a common cause of meningitis)
Disease: Meningococcal meningitis is a very serious infection of the lining around the brain and spinal cord. It can cause death. Meningococcal bloodstream infection can cause loss of an arm or leg and even death.
Vaccine: Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) protects against these infections. Adolescents age 11-18 should receive a single shot of this vaccine.
Varicella (chickenpox)
Disease: Causes a rash, itching, fever and tiredness. Complications can include severe skin infection, scars, pneumonia, brain damage or death.
Vaccine: Two doses of varicella vaccine are recommended for children. In 2006, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that all states require students at all grade levels (including college or other post-secondary educational institutions) receive two doses of varicella vaccine or have other evidence of immunity to varicella.
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (whooping cough)
Disease: Whooping cough is highly contagious with prolonged cough. If it is transmitted to infants, it may be life-threatening.
Vaccine: Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertusisi vaccine (Tdap) is an improvement to the old Td booster because it adds protection from whooping cough while still maintaining protection from tetanus and Diphtheria. Adolescents age 11-18 should receive a single shot of Tdap.