Influenza
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone age 6 months and older be vaccinated.
Children should be vaccinated yearly when the vaccine becomes available, usually in October.
Meningococcal
The meningococcal vaccine protects again most types of meningococcal disease.
Adolescents and young adults are at an increased risk for this dangerous disease.
Human Papillomavirus(HPV)
There are more than 100 types of HPV,some of which are known to cause cancer.
The HPV vaccine protects against the types of HPV that most commonly cause cancer.
Required Kindergarten Immunizations
NC law requires schools to verify immunization records. Parents must provide the school with proof of vaccination.
7th Grade Immunizations
Students entering the seventh grade need a booster of the Tdap vaccine and their first Meningococcal vaccine.