12 years, but can be administered at any age between 11 and 26 years.
Menactra
Meningococcal meningitis is a potentially fatal disease affecting the entire spinal column and brain. Long-term effects of this disease include hearing loss and brain damage. The bacteria are spread through saliva and respiratory secre- tions. College dorms and other places with individuals living in close proximity to one another have a higher incidence of meningococcal outbreaks. Children 11 to 12 years old should receive Men- actra, the meningococcal vaccine, and follow it with a booster when they are 16. College-age children 19 to 21 years old should receive Menactra if they are unvaccinated or their fi rst dose was given before age 16.
Travel Safely
Many countries are still affected by diseases that are uncommon in the U.S. If you are planning a trip outside the U.S. this summer, see your health care pro-
vider to discuss immunizations four to six weeks before your scheduled departure. The CDC also has an interactive Web site for recommended vaccinations to receive before international travel: http://
wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list. Simply enter your destination and other details, and the site will provide you with information on the necessary vaccines. Kick off the summer by getting ahead of the game, and schedule an appointment for your child with her health care pro- vider now. Ensure your summer is both fun and safe by protecting your family’s health today.
Lacey M. Eden, MS, FNP-C, is an Assistant Professor and teaches in the graduate program in the College of Nursing at Brigham Young University. She is a primary care provider in a busy pediatric clinic in Draper, UT.
Karlen Luthy, DNP, FNP, is an Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing at Brigham Young University, and teaches in the graduate program. She is a primary care provider in a clinic in Salem, UT.
If you are traveling outside the U.S., see your health care provider four to six weeks before your de- parture to discuss immunizations
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