The mission of the Texas HPV Coalition is to build collaboration, enhance communication and work statewide to increase HPV vaccination rates.
The human papillomavirus (HPV) has been linked to
6
different types of cancer
In Texas, only
48.4%
of adolescents are up-to-date (UTD) on the HPV vaccine
Texas ranks
41st
out of 50 states and the District of Columbia for UTD HPV vaccinations
Did you know?
12.4% of all U.S. adolescents age 13-17 who have not started the HPV vaccine series reside in Texas. This means that Texas contains the largest number of U.S. teens not protected against HPV associated cancers of any state in the country.
“Texas has a massive opportunity to raise HPV vaccine rates and help protect children against 6 types of cancer."
Last summer, more than 40 health organizations including the American Cancer Society, Texas Medical Association, UT System, Texas Pediatric Society, the Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and MD Anderson Cancer Center, publicly launched the Texas HPV Coalition.
Read the Coalition’s Story
“We can make our generation of kids the generation that turns the tide on cancer, but it’s going to take our collective effort as parents."
I understand why some parents feel uncertain about this vaccine. There are the conflicting news stories, and we’re bombarded on social media with messages that can cause us to worry and hesitate. I based my decision on scientific data and facts.
“It’s this type of collaboration, from our diverse group of members, which makes the Texas HPV Coalition’s work truly unique."
The Texas HPV Coalition is dedicated to increasing HPV vaccination rates through coordinated work across Texas. Recently, coalition workgroups gathered in Austin, TX for a 2-day workshop.
Prevent your child from six types of cancer
The HPV vaccine is safe and effective. More than 100 million doses have been administered in the U.S. over the past ten years with no adverse side effects. The best age for your child to receive the HPV vaccine is from 11-12. This is when the child’s immune system is primed for the vaccine and before the child is ever exposed to HPV. The HPV vaccine is for both boys and girls. The HPV vaccine is covered by insurance and the Texas Vaccines for Children program, ask your child’s doctor for it.
Resources from the Texas HPV Coalition
Explore the HPV vaccination resource library to bolster your work in educating others and promoting HPV-related cancer prevention. Search handouts, presentations, white papers and more to get the latest information about the HPV vaccine.
Clinician & Systems Action Guides 
Organization: National HPV Vaccination Roundtable. Released August 2018. This handout is a great outreach and promotional tool to introduce providers, practices and systems to the full suite of action guides and resources available to support their HPV vaccination quality improvement efforts.
ReadMiddle School Health Parent Toolkit
Organization: National HPV Vaccination Roundtable, National Association of School Nurses In this guide parents will find checklists to use with your health provider for a tween tune-up and a health information road map.
ReadCancer Prevention Through HPV Vaccination in Your Practice: An Action Guide for Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners
Organization: National HPV Vaccination Roundtable. Released in February 2018. Providers have the power to make a lasting impact on human papillomavirus vaccination and help reduce the HPV cancer burden in your community. Your recommendation is the number one reason parents decide to vaccinate.
ReadCancer Prevention Through HPV Vaccination in Your Practice: An Action Guide for Office Administrative Teams
Organization: National HPV Vaccination Roundtable. Released in February 2018. Your office team has the power to help your patients avoid pain and suffering caused by HPV cancers and pre-cancers. HPV cancer prevention starts with your team.
ReadCancer Prevention Through HPV Vaccination: An Action Guide for Dental Health Care Providers
Organization: National HPV Vaccination Roundtable. Released in February 2018. Oral health professionals play a critical role in combating growing rates of HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancers, which affect the tonsils and the base of the tongue. HPV cancer prevention starts with you. Oral health professionals should strongly and clearly recommend HPV vaccination to all age-eligible patients.
ReadCancer Prevention Through HPV Vaccination in Your Practice: An Action Guide for Nurses and Medical Assistants
Organization: National HPV Vaccination Roundtable. Released in February 2018. Nurses and Medical Assistants have the power to reduce the incidence of HPV cancers and pre-cancers among patients in your care. HPV cancer prevention starts with you. Vaccinating patients with the HPV vaccine can prevent future suffering and may save patients’ lives.
ReadCancer Prevention Through HPV Vaccination: An Action Guide for Small Private Practices
Organization: National HPV Vaccination Roundtable. Released in February 2018. Small practices have the power to make a lasting impact on human papillomavirus vaccination and help reduce the HPV cancer burden in your community. Whether you’re a pediatric or small family medicine practice, we share tips on means to improve the quality of care, reduce future …
ReadCancer Prevention Through HPV Vaccination in Your Practice: An Action Guide for Large Health Systems
Organization: National HPV Vaccination Roundtable. Released in February 2018. Large health systems have the power to make a lasting impact on HPV vaccination and help reduce the HPV cancer burden. By instituting system changes to improve HPV vaccination, your health system can reduce future suffering, lower costs associated with treatment, and ultimately help save patients’ …
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