Do middle school students need to get vaccinated?

Dec 01, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Feng
Introduction
Middle school students need to receive vaccinations. During this stage, adolescents' immune systems are not yet fully mature, and their exposure to external environments and social groups increases. Vaccination can effectively prevent various infectious diseases, protecting their physical health and ensuring normal study and daily life. If there are contraindications to vaccination or any abnormal reactions occur after vaccination, prompt medical attention is recommended.

  Middle school students need to receive vaccinations. During this stage, adolescents' immune systems are not yet fully mature, and their exposure to external environments and social groups increases. Vaccination can effectively prevent various infectious diseases, safeguarding physical health and ensuring normal study and daily life. If there are contraindications to vaccination or any abnormal reactions occur after vaccination, prompt medical attention is recommended.

  Middle school students should prioritize completing catch-up or booster doses of vaccines included in the National Immunization Program, such as hepatitis B vaccine and measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) combination vaccine. Additionally, based on individual circumstances and regional disease prevalence, they may also receive non-program vaccines like influenza and varicella vaccines to build a comprehensive immune barrier.

  Middle school students live and study in group settings where infectious diseases can easily spread. Vaccination not only protects individuals but also reduces the risk of transmission within classrooms and schools. It is an essential measure for maintaining public health security and aligns with the principle of herd immunity in infectious disease control.

  Before vaccination, students should truthfully report their health status. After vaccination, they should remain on-site for adequate observation, keep the injection site clean and dry, avoid strenuous exercise, maintain a light diet, drink plenty of water, and monitor their health daily. Mild discomfort can initially be observed without immediate intervention.

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