Public Health officials urge preteen vaccinations
By Santa Ynez Valley Star Staff · Tue Mar 17 2020
Staff Report
To help protect adolescents against dangerous diseases, the Santa Barbara County and California public health departments recognized Feb. 11-17 as Preteen Vaccine Week and urged parents to have their children vaccinated.
Health officials say that by staying up-to-date on recommended vaccinations, people can protect themselves, their families, and their communities from serious, life-threatening illnesses.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health recommend that children receive the following vaccines: