HPV Vaccine Resources

HPV Vaccine

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
California Department of Public Health Immunization Branch

• http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Pages/HumanPapillomavirus(HPV).aspx

Defines HPV and discusses vaccination. Provides links for the general public, health care providers, educators and advocates.

The HPV Vaccine: What Health Providers Need to Know
California Department of Public Health Immunization Branch

• http://eziz.org/PDF/IMM-869.pdf

This material is a 4 page, visually appealing, brochure provided by the CDPH Immunization Branch and it addresses “the main messages” about the HPV vaccines for providers’ patients. The brochure is set-up in question and answer format, discussing topics such as general HPV information, cervical cancer risk, HPV vaccines details (safety, efficacy, administration guidelines etc.), and the VFC program. Medical literature citations, links to resources providing further information, and links to patient information materials are also provided.

Vaccine Safety – Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• http://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/Vaccines/HPV/Index.html

Includes information on the two licensed HPV vaccines in the United States, frequently asked questions about HPV vaccine safety, and HPV vaccine safety studies. 

HPV Vaccine Comparison Chart
CMA Foundation

• Chart (coming soon)

This chart contains a breakdown of both HPV vaccines including information on indications, use, dose, ACIP recommendations and special situations.

Standing Orders for Administration of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine to Children and Teens
Immunization Action Coalition

• PDF Document

A useful Standing Orders form for the HPV Vaccines.

Standing Orders for Administration of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine to Adults
Immunization Action Coalition

• PDF Document

A useful Standing Orders form for the HPV Vaccines.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccines: Questions and Answers
National Cancer Institute

• http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Prevention/HPV-vaccine

Q&A format with HPV overview and brief information about vaccine efficacy, safety, duration of protection, recommendations, cost, and research.

Cervical Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
National Cancer Institute

• http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/prevention/cervical/HealthProfessional

Addresses statistics related to cervical cancer (incidence and mortality) as well as risk factors associated with cervical cancer (HPV infection, smoking, reproductive behavior etc.). The summary goes on to highlight prevention strategies, and discusses the HPV vaccine in detail.

HPV Vaccine Information for Clinicians
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• http://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/STDFact-HPV-vaccine-hcp.htm

Brief summary of important points related to the HPV vaccine. Vaccine background and overview, recommendations, safety, efficacy, duration of protection, and cost effectiveness. Administration guidelines include counseling messages and options for covering the cost of the vaccine. Links to additional sources of information are also provided.

Ask the Experts: Human Papillomavirus
Immunization Action Coalition

• http://www.immunize.org/askexperts/experts_hpv.asp

Questions and answers related to HPV in general, related diseases, and HPV vaccine. Vaccine related topics include general information, scheduling issues, contraindications and precautions.

Vaccine Information Sheet – HPV Vaccine
Immunization Action Coalition

• www.immunize.org/vis

Vaccine Information Sheets (VIS) in English, Spanish, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Hmong, Karen, Korean, Polish, Russian, Somali, Thai, Urdu, and Vietnamese.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine Posters (Caucasian, African American, Latino versions)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/spec-grps/preteens-adol/07gallery/posters.htm#ahpaa

This link provides a number of useful vaccination posters for office use. Messages are aimed at parents and care-givers of pre-teen girls.

Minor Consent, Confidentiality, and Child Abuse Reporting in California
National Center for Youth Law

• http://www.youthlaw.org/fileadmin/ncyl/youthlaw/publications/minor_consent/Minor_Consent_Report_Download.pdf

This 36-page report was developed by the National Center for Youth Law in 2006 and contains a comprehensive analysis of California state law as it relates to minor consent and confidentiality.

Health Policy Research Brief – One in Four California Adolescent Girls Have Had Human Papillomavirus Vaccination
UCLA Center for Health Policy Research

• http://healthpolicy.ucla.edu/pubs/Publication.aspx?pubID=322

This policy brief looks at awareness and utilization of the Human Papillomavirus vaccine among girls age 13 years and older as well as among young women. Interest in receiving the vaccine, as well reasons for not getting the vaccine, is also explored for teen girls, young women and the parents of age-eligible daughters.