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The FDA recently approved a vaccine that prevents four types of genital human papillomavirus (HPV). These HPV types cause 70% of cervical cancers and 90% of genital warts. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends that girls receive this vaccine at ages 11-12.Background
Bills requiring vaccination have been filed in Michigan and Califonia.Bills Filed in 80th
SB 110 - Provides education and access (HB 146 companion)HB 146 - Provides education and access (SB 110 companion)
HB 215 - Requires vaccine for entrance to 6th grade
Executive Order
On Feb 2nd, Gov Perry issued an executive order requiring the HPV vaccine for entrance to the 6th grade. /1/Additional Links
Center for Disease Control HPV Fact SheetPinkDome on HPV immunization : "Its a Riddle" 1/22/2007
/1/ USA Today Texas "governor orders anti-cancer vaccine for schoolgirls" 2/2/07
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Summary
The FDA recently approved a vaccine that prevents four types of genital human papillomavirus (HPV). These HPV types cause 70% of cervical cancers and 90% of genital warts. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends that girls receive this vaccine at ages 11-12.Background
Bills requiring vaccination have been filed in Michigan and Califonia.Bills Filed in 80th
SB 110 - Provides education and access (HB 146 companion)HB 146 - Provides education and access (SB 110 companion)
HB 215 - Requires vaccine for entrance to 6th grade
Additional Links
Center for Disease Control HPV Fact SheetPinkDome on HPV immunization : "Its a Riddle" 1/22/2007
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The FDA recently approved a vaccine that prevents four types of genital human papillomavirus (HPV). These HPV types cause 70% of cervical cancers and 90% of genital warts. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends that girls receive this vaccine at ages 11-12.Background
Bills requiring vaccination have been filed in Michigan and Califonia.Bills Filed in 80th
SB 110 - Provides education and access (HB 146 companion)HB 146 - Provides education and access (SB 110 companion)
HB 215 - Requires vaccine for entrance to 6th grade
Additional Links
Center for Disease Control HPV Fact Sheet
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The FDA recently approved a vaccine that prevents four types of genital human papillomavirus (HPV). These HPV types cause 70% of cervical cancers and 90% of genital warts. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends that girls receive this vaccine at ages 11-12.Bills Filed in 80th
SB 110 - Provides education and access (HB 146 companion)HB 146 - Provides education and access (SB 110 companion)
HB 215 - Requires vaccine for entrance to 6th grade
Additional Links
Center for Disease Control HPV Fact Sheet
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