Community Overview

As a nurse or medical assistant, you have a unique opportunity to guide your patients to HPV cancer prevention with the HPV vaccine. This page will be frequently updated to help you find resources to share with your clinical team and patients.

You have the power to make a lasting impact on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and help reduce the HPV cancer burden in your community. HPV cancer prevention starts with you.

Vaccinating patients with the HPV vaccine can prevent future suffering and may save patients’ lives. Strongly and clearly recommend HPV vaccination to all eligible patients.

From the Action Guide

HPV causes about 31,500 cases of cancer in men and women each year in the U.S.

From the Action Guide

HPV is linked to 90% of cervical and anal cancers.

From the Action Guide

There has been a 71% drop in HPV infections among teen girls since 2006.

Featured Resources

Use these tools to inspire and educate your staff and patients about the importance of HPV vaccination. Click on the image below to view the resource.