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Home Professional Resources HPV Resource Center Vaccine Safety Vaccine Safety HPV vaccines are safe and effective. These resources answer common questions that patients and their parents/guardians may have about HPV vaccines. As of October 2016, CDC recommends 11 to 12 year olds get two doses of HPV vaccine—rather than the previously recommended three doses—to protect…
Home Vaccine-Preventable Diseases & Infections Meningitis Meningococcal Disease Expert Q&A Meningococcal Disease Expert Q&A This video Q&A with key healthcare experts provides answers to commonly asked questions about meningococcal disease and the importance of immunization, specifically among adolescents. A link to this page can be shared on healthcare practice websites and through other office communications…
Home Professional Resources HPV Resource Center Cancer Prevention Cancer Prevention HPV vaccination is cancer prevention. Males and females who do not get the HPV vaccine may be left vulnerable to certain types of infection that can lead to cancer. These resources describe the various HPV-associated cancers and provide clarity about the link between HPV infection…
Home Professional Resources Professional Resources Adolescent immunization rates lag far behind childhood rates. As a result, adolescents are left needlessly exposed to serious diseases that can cause immediate and irreparable harm, such as meningococcal disease, and infections like hepatitis B and HPV that can lead to long-term health crises including certain cancers. One of the…
#NoRegrets Learn about the two types of vaccines available to prevent meningococcal disease among adolescents and young adults ●●●● RESOURCES Call to Action: Addressing New and Ongoing Adolescent Vaccination Challenges Call to Action by leading public health organizations addressing long-term health impacts of under-immunized adolescents and the important role healthcare professionals play in increasing vaccination…
Home Professional Resources HPV Resource Center Communication Parents Parents/Guardians These resources are designed for healthcare professionals to share with parents/guardians of preteen and teen patients about HPV and the importance of completing the full HPV vaccination series. Communication Adolescent Patients Parents/Guardians Resources A Parent’s Guide to Preteen and Teen HPV Vaccination Immunization Action Coalition (IAC):…