Cancer Prevention

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…

HPV (Human Papillomavirus)

HPV (Human Papillomavirus)    Adolescent Vaccination Recommendation: Routine administration is recommended for females and males between 11-12 years of age, but the vaccine series may be started at 9 years old. Vaccination is also recommended for females age 13-26 years and males age 13-21 years, who have not been vaccinated, or have not yet completed…

#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…

Adolescent Immunization Backgrounder

Adolescent Immunization Backgrounder Adolescent Immunization Backgrounder The US immunization program vaccination schedule is a blueprint that provides individuals with continued immunity throughout their lives. US immunization rates are highest in infants and toddlers, lower in adolescents, and lowest in adults. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that recommended vaccines are underused…

Long Term Effects

Meningococcal Disease Meningococcal Disease Expert Q&A Seasonal Office Materials You May Also Like An 18-Year-Old College Student’s Battle with Meningitis Meningococcal Serogroup B Cases and Outbreaks on US College Campuses Leading Public Health Organizations Urge Healthcare Professionals to Prioritize Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination to Prevent Related Cancers NFID News: Protect Your Kids at Every Age…

HPV Resource Center

HPV Resource Center Research shows and the infectious disease community agrees that healthcare professionals working with preteens, teens, and young adults must: Make a strong recommendation for HPV vaccination Clearly indicate that HPV vaccine is cancer prevention The HPV Resource Center provides information, tools, and resources for healthcare professionals and epidemiologists to help increase HPV vaccination rates for…

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Close the Door to Cancer

Vaccine-Preventable Diseases & Infections Chickenpox (Varicella) Hepatitis A Hepatitis B HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Influenza (Flu) Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Meningococcal Disease Pneumococcal Disease Polio Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) You May Also Like Leading Public Health Organizations Urge Healthcare Professionals to Prioritize Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination to Prevent Related Cancers HPV Resource Center HPV (Human…

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