In this episode, we focus on two key vaccines that protect teens and young adults: HPV and Meningococcal. 🦠 How HPV can lead to several types of cancer and how the Gardasil vaccine prevents it ⚠️ Why Meningitis is so dangerous and how quickly it can progress 💉 How vaccines like Menveo, Bexsero, and Trumenba keep kids safe Vaccines are a safe and effective way to prevent serious illness. We break down the science in a clear, parent-friendly way so you can make informed choices. 💉 Myth busted: Vaccines are not money makers—they are life savers.
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