Resources for Parents of Preteens & Teens
Questions & Answers for Parents of Preteens About Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and the HPV Vaccine
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The CDC provides this flyer (8.5” x 11”; 2 pages) for parents of preteens who have questions about HPV and the vaccine. The flyer is set up in question and answer format, giving brief answers to some of the most commonly asked questions regarding HPV and the HPV vaccine (what is HPV, how common is HPV/cervical cancer, who should get vaccinated, vaccine safety etc.).
Got a Preteen Daughter? Consider the HPV Vaccine to Prevent Cervical Cancer (English and Spanish)
California Department of Public Health
Developed by the California Department of Public Health Immunization Branch, this colorful 2-page brochure is easy to read in a question and answer format, giving brief answers to common questions regarding HPV and the HPV vaccine. The brochure also includes information on vaccine programs in California.
What Parents of Preteens / Adolescents Should Know About the HPV Vaccine
Adolescent Health Working Group
One page handout for parents about HPV and the HPV vaccine.
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