Did you know… health experts recommend that all preteens and teens get a booster shot to protect them against whooping cough?

However, according to a recent CDC survey, only 11 percent of 13-17 year-olds in the U.S. received the recommended booster shot.

Whooping cough is a serious disease that spreads easily in places like schools where students are in close contact. Give Your Kids a Boost! is a National Association of School Nurses national, educational campaign to help raise awareness about the recommended vaccinations for preteens and teens.

Click on the links below for more information.

Give Your Kids a Boost!

Whooping Cough Fact Sheet Find information about whooping cough, including signs and symptoms, who is at risk, and tips on prevention.

Vaccines for Preteens & Teens Find information about the shots that health experts recommend, as of 2008, for preteens and teens.

Tips for a Healthy & Happy School Year Find a checklist of ten things parents/guardians can do to help prepare their children for a healthy school year.