The vaccines recommended for ages 11 to 13 are Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Acellular Pertussis) and the Meningococcal (Meningitis) vaccine.

These vaccines prevent:

• Tetanus, or lockjaw

• Diphtheria, an infection of the nose and throat that vaccines have nearly wiped out

• Acellular Pertussis, also known as whooping cough  

• Meningitis, a dangerous infection that can cause the lining of the brain to swell