Teenagers (12 to 18 years)
This section provides information about recommended immunisations for teenagers up to 18 years old.
Teenagers aged 12-18 years are offered immunisation to protect against tetanus, diphtheria and polio. Girls are also routinely invited to receive the HPV vaccine at 12 to 13 years of age.
A guide to teenage immunisations between 12 and 18 years of age is the latest guide for teenagers and their parents. It provides an overview on the routine immunisations offered to teenagers to protect them from serious diseases and includes information on human papillomavirus (HPV) and on the signs and symptoms of meningitis.
Other Immunisations
MMR for Young People
The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR): making sure you are protected leaflet offers supplementary information for young people and their parents who have not had two doses of the MMR immunisation. The leaflet is a supplement to the main Teenage Immunisation leaflet for those who have not had either MMR1 or MMR2. Ideally, the supplementary MMR leaflet should accompany the MMR consent form that goes to these young people.
Influenza (Flu)
Influenza (Flu) and Pneumococcal immunisations are advised for young people with heart, lung, kidney, liver or other long-term health problems.
Reviewed 24 November 2011