How to Get More Vaccinations for Poor Teens

From RAND

While there's some new, helpful inoculations available for teens -- including shots for meningitis, HPV and a combo for diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis -- this age group has some particular vaccination obstacles that need consideration and overcoming, particularly for poorer and minority youths. Teens are tougher than tots to get a clear, productive message out to and about the need for vaccinations; getting parental consent for them to get shots isn't easy; there's not a spot that works best for inoculations to be given. These issues compound for poor and minority kids. Still, there are possibilities -- and why not try steps such as creating persuasive campaigns and getting schools and community centers to offer vaccinations, particularly if they can ease campus meningitis outbreaks or help young women keep from getting cancer?

For Teens, Obstacles to Overcome for Wider Use of Helpful Vaccinations

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