In a move to empower families and improve adolescent health outcomes, the Society of Adolescent Medicine of the Philippines, Inc. (SAMPI) officially launched the Teen Vax Record Booklet, a simple but powerful tool to help parents and teens keep track of vaccination schedules and ensure consistent protection during the critical years of adolescence.
Unveiled during the forum “Uniting Voices for Adolescent Health,” the booklet bannered SAMPI’s call for stronger preventive care, timely immunization, and cross-sector collaboration to support adolescent wellness.
“This booklet is one of the ways we can turn awareness into action,” said Dr. Michelle Anne Noblejas-Mangubat, President of SAMPI. “We hope families use it as a springboard for conversations and appointments that will keep our teens healthy and protected.”
Keynote speaker Dr. Ma. Emma Alesna-Llanto of the UP Philippine General Hospital stressed that adolescence is a second window of opportunity for disease prevention. “Teens are often overlooked in healthcare, but they make up 40 percent of our population,” she noted. “They are not a burden—they are our future.”
“Vaccinated teens protect not only themselves but also those around them,” said Dr. Llanto. “With tools like the Teen Vax Record Booklet, we make it easier for families to stay on top of their health responsibilities.”
Experts reaffirmed that vaccines such as HPV, hepatitis B, MMR, meningococcal, varicella, and influenza play a key role in protecting adolescents from serious, often preventable diseases.
The Teen Vax Record Booklet is now available through pediatric clinics and can be requested by parents during their child’s next check-up. It serves as both a vaccine tracker and a conversation starter, helping families and doctors work together toward timely, complete protection.
The forum also called on parents, schools, and pediatricians to take practical steps today, whether it’s talking to other parents, checking school health records, or using each clinic visit to recommend needed vaccines.
“We want adolescent health to be visible, prioritized, and consistent,” said Dr. Ticzon. “Let’s not stop protecting our kids just because they’ve grown.”
The event closed with a shared commitment: to ensure that no teen is left behind in health and protection. SAMPI vowed to continue advocating for adolescent wellness by promoting prevention, mental well-being, good nutrition, and access to life-saving vaccines.
With the launch of the Teen Vax Record Booklet, that mission becomes more actionable, for every home, school, and health facility ready to champion the future of Filipino youth.
