Join Us for HPV Awareness Day: A Cancer Coalition Multi-State Call to Action 

Provider recommendation for the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is considered the most effective determinant of vaccine uptake compared to other interventions such as parent education. PA Cancer Coalition has partnered with stakeholders in neighboring states, MD, WV, OH, VA, DC and DE in a multi-state Call to Action to increase HPV vaccination by strong and consistent provider recommendations and initiation of HPV vaccination starting at age nine. HPV vaccination is cancer prevention! March 4 is International HPV Awareness Day; participate in this Call to Action.

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