We put together this collection of resources for you to share over your social channels to help educate parents on the dangers of meningococcal meningitis.
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The CDC recommends that teens receive a second dose of the MenACWY vaccine at age 16 to help protect against meningococcal #meningitis. Parents, help protect your teen and learn more about #The16Vaccine www.the16vaccine.org
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No daughter or son, sister or brother, should have to lose their life from a vaccine-preventable disease. Parents, talk to your teen’s doctor about the @CDCgov recommended second dose of the MenACWY vaccine at age 16 to help protect against meningococcal meningitis and ask about MenB. www.the16vaccine.org #The16Vaccine
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Meningococcal #meningitis can threaten the life of a healthy teenager in 24 hours. Learn more about this rare but potentially devastating disease and the @CDCgov recommended second dose of MenACWY, a potentially life-saving vaccine: www.the16vaccine.org #The16Vaccine
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Permanent disabilities can result from meningococcal #meningitis, including hearing loss, kidney failure or loss of limbs. Parents, you can help prevent your teen from contracting this disease. Learn more: www.the16vaccine.org #The16Vaccine
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Even with treatment, 10-15% of those who contract meningococcal #meningitis will die from it. Parents, don’t wait. Call your teen’s doctor today to get the @CDCgov recommended second dose of the MenACWY vaccine. Visit www.the16vaccine.org to learn more. #The16Vaccine
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Vaccination is the best defense against meningococcal #meningitis, yet half of teens have missed the @CDCgov recommended second dose of the MenACWY #vaccine at age 16. Parents, visit www.the16vaccine.org and talk to your teen’s doctor for more information. #The16Vaccine
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Teens and young adults between the ages of 16 and 23 are at increased risk of contracting meningococcal #meningitis. Parents, get your teen the CDC-recommended second MenACWY shot they may need and ask your doctor about MenB. Learn more: www.the16vaccine.org
