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The MenACWY vaccine helps protect against life-threatening illnesses like meningitis and sepsis. It’s offered to teenagers in school, but can be given up to the age of 25 if it’s been missed.

The DTP vaccine (also known as Td/IPV vaccine or the 3-in-1 teenage booster) helps protect against tetanus, diphtheria and polio. It’s recommended for children in school year 9 and people at higher risk of these illnesses.

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