2019 HPV Rates Released:

CDC published new 2019 data showing  improved HPV coverage compared to 2018. Improvements in ≥1 dose HPV and HPV UTD vaccination coverage were observed among females and males. In addition, more teens began HPV vaccination on time (by age 13 years).

HHS Allowing Pharmacists to Vaccinate:

Pharmacists are being granted authority to vaccinate kids ages 3-18 to help close the immunization gap caused by the pandemic.

WHO Announces Adoption of Global Strategy to Eliminate Cervical Cancer as a Public Health Problem:

An August 2020 Resoultion urges  strategic and bold action to scale up and sustain prevention through HPV vaccination; screening and treatment of pre-cancerous lesions; and management of invasive cervical cancer, including access to palliative care, to eliminate cervical cancer once and for all.

ADA Publishes New Study:

The August 2020 issue of JADA published a study that found parents are comfortable having discussions about HPV and the vaccine in the dental setting, especially with dentists. This may represent an additional setting where strong recommendations increase vaccine uptake.

Vaccination Clinics During COVID-19:

The CDC has issued new guidance for temporary immunization delivery. 

Getting Vaccination Back on Track:

It’s all-systems-go to get adolescent vaccination back on track this fall.  We’ve got new tools & videos to help. 

The National HPV Vaccination Roundtable

The National HPV Vaccination Roundtable is a coalition of over 70 national organizations working at the intersection of immunization and cancer prevention to raise HPV vaccination rates and prevent HPV cancers.