Vaccination rates among U.S. teenagers rose in 2024, contrasting with declining rates among younger children. The CDC reported increases in vaccinations for measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap), and meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY). Due to concerns about vaccine hesitancy and regulatory changes, such as the inclusion of antivaccine advocates on advisory committees, public health faces challenges. Nonetheless, effective communication strategies between healthcare providers and parents may enhance vaccine uptake among teens, benefitting overall public health as measles outbreaks continue to occur.
In 2024, the percentage of teens aged 13 to 17 who got two or more doses of the combination measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) shot increased from 91.3 percent to 92.6 percent.
The percentage of teens who got the combination tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine rose from 89 percent in 2023 to 91.3 percent last year.
The number of teens who got at least one dose of the four-pronged meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY) shot increased from 88.4 percent in 2023 to 90.1 percent in 2024.
Communication between providers and parents can lead to higher vaccine uptake, which is crucial as vaccine rates decline among younger children.
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