May 15, 2025

Your Guide to Essential Adolescent Vaccines: HPV, Tdap, and Meningococcal

Health & Wellness

Keeping your child healthy means staying up-to-date on essential vaccinations. At Orchid Health, we’re committed to making this process simple for families in Estacada, Sandy, and surrounding areas. Here’s your guide to the vaccines your child needs between ages 9 and 11.

1. HPV Vaccine

  • What It Does: Prevents six types of cancer caused by the human papillomavirus.
  • When to Get It: Start at age 9 for maximum effectiveness.

2. Tdap Vaccine

  • What It Does: Protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough.
  • Why It’s Important: Whooping cough outbreaks can be life-threatening, especially in young children.

3. Meningococcal Vaccine

  • What It Does: Guards against meningitis and bloodstream infections.
  • Why It’s Important: Protects your child in group settings like school and camps.

Why Choose Orchid Health for Vaccinations?

Our clinics offer personalized, local care in a supportive environment. With telehealth options and flexible scheduling, getting your child vaccinated has never been easier.

Stay ahead of preventable diseases. Call [Clinic Phone Number] today to schedule your child’s vaccinations and give them a healthy start to the school year.

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