The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine in Idaho

This website contains information about the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and the Vaccine and what Medical Professionals, Parents, and Teens can do to help stop the spread. HPV is a widespread virus that affects both boys and girls. For most, HPV clears on its own. But for others, HPV could cause significant consequences including cervical cancer, vaginal cancer, and vulvar cancer in females and anal cancer in males and females.HPV vaccines are safe and effective. They can protect both males and females against diseases (including cancers) caused by HPV when given at the appropriate age.

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American Cancer Society News Update — Sept/Oct 2020

The American Cancer Society recently updated its guidelines for HPV vaccination. The primary message remains that HPV vaccination is cancer prevention but, instead of recommending vaccination “at 11 or 12, or as early as 9,” we’ve simplified that language to recommend HPV vaccination “between ages 9 and 12.”

A summary of ACS update:

• Girls and boys should get 2 doses of the HPV vaccine at ages 9 to 12 years.
• Children and young adults up to age 26 years who have not received the HPV vaccine should get vaccinated. Vaccination of young adults will not prevent as many cancers as vaccination of children and teens.
• The ACS does not recommend HPV vaccination for persons older than 26 years.

• More Than 80% Decrease In HPV Infections Seen In Women, Girls Ages 25 And Younger, CDC Says (website)
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• Huntsman Cancer Institute and the Intermountain West HPV Vaccination Coalition are looking to recruit HPV advocates! (pdf)
• Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute are looking to recruit primary care clinics for a HPV vaccination initiative! (pdf)