The following vaccines are recommended for all adolescent girls: - Diphtheria–tetanus–pertussis (Tdap) booster (once between ages 11 years and 18 years)
- Human papillomavirus vaccine (one series between ages 11 years and 12 years; one series between ages 9 years and 26 years for those who have not been vaccinated)
- Meningococcal vaccine (between ages 11 years and 12 years or 13 years and 18 years if not previously vaccinated)
- Influenza vaccine (“flu shot”)
Depending on the vaccines you have already had, you also may need the following “catch-up” vaccines:
- Hepatitis B virus vaccine
- Inactivated poliovirus vaccine
- Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine
- Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine
Special vaccines may be given to girls who are at an increased risk of certain diseases or who live with people at increased risk:
- Hepatitis A virus vaccine
- Pneumococcal vaccine
You can find the most current information about the vaccines recommended for your age here
(last reviewed December 4, 2009) 
