On the Path to Prevention from the St. Jude HPV Cancer Prevention Program

Ringing in the New Year

Do you hear the ringing? It is the sound of progress alerting us to the possibilities of cervical cancer elimination as a public health problem on the horizon.

Dorali et al. in an article published in JAMA Network in November 2024 showed a 62% decline in cervical cancer deaths in women under the age of 25 in the last decade alone. This decline can be attributed to an increase in HPV vaccination and efforts by public health organizations to encourage regular screenings for cervical cancer. However, as HPV vaccination coverage remains below the Healthy People 2030 goal, there is a need for continued attention to leverage HPV vaccination as a method of cancer prevention. Read more about the state of cervical cancer during Cervical Health Awareness Month in an article by Tewari published this month in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Speaking of progress, please join us for the virtual annual meeting of the HPV Vaccination Roundtable of the Southeast on January 21, 22, and 23 from 10 am - noon Central Time. In just the last year, we have made progress on priority actions focused on communication, elimination, and starting HPV vaccination at age 9. During the annual meeting, we will provide updates and also plan for the next year to keep up the momentum. Learn more about the upcoming meeting in this communication and register here.

As we start a New Year, we may not know what the future has in store for our efforts focused on promoting HPV vaccination and preventing HPV cancers. However, we know we remain committed to science, evidence, public health, and cancer prevention. Our collaboration and collective efforts are important to leverage available resources to ensure all children are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases.

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month

Cervical Health Awareness Month is a time to educate the public on how to reduce the risk of cervical cancer, encourage early detection, and emphasize the importance of regular screenings. It’s also an opportunity to take a closer look at who is contracting cervical cancer and what we can do to reduce the incidence in at-risk populations.

Anyone with a cervix is at risk for cervical cancer, and almost all cervical cancers are caused by HPV. In 2021, the latest year for which incidence data are available, in the United States, 12,536 new cases of Cervical cancer were reported. American Indian and Alaska Native have the highest rates of new cases of cervical cancer followed by Hispanic women and Black non-Hispanic women. While HPV vaccination rates among adult Hispanic women and non-Hispanic Black women trail behind those of non-Hispanic white women, HPV vaccination rates among Hispanic youth are higher than those for non-Hispanic Black women and non-Hispanic white women.

Women of all races and ethnicities can reduce their risk by getting screened for cervical cancer. Review Current recommendations for cervical cancer screenings here.

HPV vaccination can prevent almost all cases of cervical cancer and is recommended for everyone ages 9–26 and for some people ages 27–45. Adults should talk to their health care provider to see if the HPV vaccination is right for them.

Adolescents can get vaccinated against HPV at health care providers’ offices, state or local health clinics and some pharmacies. On time HPV vaccination prevents almost all cases of cervical pre-cancers and cancers.

HPV vaccination today is cancer prevention for the future.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released draft guidelines that maintain all existing screening methods, including Pap testing and co-testing (Pap+HPV), so women can continue to access life-saving preventive care. The USPSTF has a 5-week comment period to receive feedback from health care professionals. Help ensure we preserve all screening options in the final guidelines. You can make your voice heard by submitting a comment letter to the USPSTF. You must submit comments by January 13, 2025. Submit here.

Why do Black Women have the highest cervical cancer mortality rate compared to all other groups in the United States?

While American Indian and Alaska Native have the highest rates of new cases of cervical cancer followed by Hispanic women and Black non-Hispanic women, due to several barriers to appropriate care, Black women are 41% more likely to develop cervical cancer than white women and are 75% more likely to die from it. Addressing the issue of cervical cancer necessitates understanding why, if cervical cancer is almost entirely preventable, Black women are still developing and dying of cervical cancer at alarming rates. Author Karlisa Cryer offers further information about the impact that cervical cancer has on Black women.

Black people in the U.S. face overall gaps in accessing healthcare and necessary preventive services. Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with cervical cancer at a later stage, which contributes to low five-year survival for a type of cancer for which almost every case can be prevented. When examining cervical cancer incidence rates in the U.S., a critical factor to account for is the hysterectomy-adjusted cervical cancer incidence rate. While hysterectomy protects against cervical cancer when the cervix is removed, excluding women with a hysterectomy from the population-at-risk denominator leads to underestimation and distortion in reporting disease burden. One study highlights the impact of this adjusted rate in showing that from 2001-2019, cervical cancer rates were 34.6% higher than the unadjusted rate.

There are multiple likely reasons for high rates of cervical cancer that originate in common factors contributing to overall health care gaps experienced by people who are Black in the U.S. Common barriers to cervical health include medical mistrust, lack of follow-up care and lack of information.

Read more here.

About the Author: Karlisa Cryer, MPA is currently the medical content writer for the HPV Cancer Prevention program at St. Jude. Cryer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in communications from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a Master of Public Administration degree from Tennessee State University. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, traveling, and reading. She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Improving Rural HPV Vaccination Coverage

The St. Jude HPV Cancer Prevention Program remains committed to addressing low HPV vaccination coverage among people living in rural areas of the United States. Since January 2023, our program has launched a website, hosted meetings with subject matter experts to identify priority actions, implemented and supported implementation of priority actions, published monthly and quarterly communications focused on sharing information about rural HPV vaccination and HPV cancers, and hosted quarterly updates meetings to keep the conversations going and inspire action. Here are links to these resources.

St. Jude Rural HPV Cancer Prevention Resources:

Website: stjude.org/hpvrural
Preventing HPV Cancers in Rural Communities fact sheet
Wide Open Spaces articles are available at stjude.org/hpvrural – read the latest article here
January 2023: St. Jude Rural HPV Vaccination Introductory Meeting recording
Preventing HPV Cancers with Rural Communities: Quarterly Updates and Opportunities
November 2023 quarterly updates recording and newsletter
February 2024 quarterly updates recording and newsletter
May 2024 quarterly updates recording and newsletter
August 2024 quarterly updates recording and newsletter
November 2024 quarterly updates recording and newsletter

The following recent resources may be of interest:

Link to a recent article by Dr. Jason Semprini, Des Moines University, examining the burden of HPV cancers in rural America beyond 2020. Stay tuned for more publications on rural HPV vaccination and HPV cancers data.
Link to the updated evidence summary on rural disparities in HPV vaccination from the ACS National HPV Vaccination Roundtable.
Link to the ACS Rural HPV Vaccination Learning Community resources, including access to monthly recordings and materials. Stay tuned for the launch of the 2025 learning community in March 2025.

Please join us for our 2025 rural HPV vaccination quarterly updates meetings. These meetings will feature progress on priority action items and showcase successful efforts to promote HPV cancer prevention with rural communities. Register here.

February 19
May 14
August 20
November 20 (National Rural Health Day 2025)

All meetings from noon-1 pm Central Time

Registration information is also available on our rural webpage, at stjude.org/hpvrural.

Tell us what you are working on related to rural HPV cancer prevention. If you are interested in presenting as part of an upcoming quarterly updates meeting, sharing information in the quarterly communication (sent one week prior to each quarterly meeting), and/or contributing to our monthly Wide Open Spaces article series, we would love to showcase your work with rural communities to increase HPV vaccination and prevent HPV cancers. We are all learning from each other to improve protection among people living in rural communities. Read the latest Wide Open Spaces article about innovative work in the Panhandle region of Nebraska by Jessica Davies here.

Join our efforts to improve rural HPV vaccination coverage.

Visit the Preventing HPV Cancers in Rural Communities website at stjude.org/hpvrural or sign up here to receive the latest information on our rural HPV coverage efforts. Email PreventHPV@stjude.org with any questions.

Wide Open Spaces: Supporting HPV Vaccination with Rural Communities

Educate, Recommend, Refer: An Intervention to Leverage Dental Offices as Settings in Which to Promote the HPV Vaccine in Iowa

Oral health providers, like dentists and hygienists, can play an important role in HPV vaccination by engaging with their patients and families about the role of HPV in developing oropharyngeal cancers and how to prevent this – through HPV vaccination. In this project in Iowa, formative research informed a strategic approach to engaging with subject matter experts to develop Educate, Recommend, and Refer to interactively train oral health providers to promote HPV vaccination.

Learn more about this project here.

About the Authors:

Natoshia Askelson, PhD MPH is currently faculty in the University of Iowa College of Public Health, Department of Community & Behavioral Health. She serves as the Principal Investigator for Iowa’s Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network Collaborating Center. Dr. Askelson is the interim Associate Director for Community Outreach and Engagement at the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. She is also a director at the Institute of Public Health Practice, Research, and Policy. She is trained as a behavioral scientist and much of her work focuses on increasing HPV vaccine uptake to reduce the incidence of HPV-associated cancers.

Jennifer Sukalski, PhD MS, RDH is an Assistant Professor at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, a Dental Public Health professional, and a registered dental hygienist providing oral health services to underserved populations. Dr. Sukalski is a recipient of the Bernstein Research Fellowship. Her research focuses on the effects of healthcare reform on overall health, oral health, access to care, as well as dental workforce trends in Iowa.

We invite guest contributors to share information on how they are working to improve HPV vaccination in rural areas. If you are interested in contributing or learning more about our efforts to improve HPV vaccination with rural communities, please email us at PreventHPV@stjude.org.

HPV Vaccination Roundtable of the Southeast

Register for the 2025 Southeastern Roundtable Virtual Annual Meeting
The Southeast Roundtable will host its 2025 annual meeting virtually on January 21, 22, and 23 from 10 a.m.-noon Central Time. Register for one or all three of the meetings – and we hope you will join us for all three. We have so much to share and so much to learn and do to improve HPV cancer prevention across the Southeastern United States.

The agenda for each day of the annual meeting will be focused on one of the three priority actions of the Southeast Roundtable: 1) regional communication campaign, 2) elimination of HPV cancers starting with cervical cancer as a public health problem, and 3) starting HPV vaccination at age 9.

Day 1 - January 21: Communication efforts to improve HPV vaccination in the Southeast

Speakers:

Melissa Gilkey, PhD, UNC Gillings School of Public Health
Janice Krieger, PhD, Mayo Clinic
Jennifer Erves, PhD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Parth Shah, PharmD, PhD, Fred Hutch Cancer Center

Day 2 - January 22: Eliminating HPV cancers starting with cervical cancer as a public health problem

Speakers:

Emily A. Burger, PhD, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health
Karen Canfell, DPhil, University of Sydney
Jennifer Young Pierce, MD, University of South Alabama

Day 3 - January 23: Starting HPV Vaccination at age 9

Speakers:

Robert Bednarczyk, PhD, Emory
Nadja Vielot, PhD, University of North Carolina
Lyn Nuse, MD, Atrium Health
Sherrie Zorn, MD, Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

Each day, the two-hour meeting will begin with a review of accomplishments over the past year and future plans followed by lightning talks delivered by subject matter experts to revisit potential opportunities for the Southeast Roundtable to consider for 2025. Then, moderated breakout sessions will allow for discussion about the selected priority action and possible next steps as well as consider other possible priority actions to be explored.

Register here. If you have any questions, email us at PreventHPV@stjude.org.

Communication: Develop and implement a communication campaign and messages for the Southeastern region

On December 10, 2024, we kicked off the Southeast Roundtable HPV awareness campaign. We are really excited about putting the campaign into the field to promote HPV vaccination across the region. We will need the help of partners to use and share the campaign materials through their networks – and help us evaluate the first phase of resources to understand how we can improve. Some of you were able to join us in December for the virtual kickoff, but we know many of you were not. If you were unable to join us, here is information about how to request access to the campaign materials.

To request access to the campaign materials, complete this form. Within two business days, by email, you will receive access to the campaign materials in Canva and also through Box and Dropbox. Campaign materials can be used publicly as of January 1. By signing up, you will receive emails with updates and more information about accessing printed versions of the materials. In addition, we will reach out for feedback on the campaign to prepare for a second phase during the back-to-school season in 2025.

Access these campaign resources for more information:

Campaign kickoff event recording (unedited)
Addendum recording for how to work with images in Canva is accessible through Box and Dropbox (If you are unable to access the recording through these options, please email us at PreventHPV@stjude.org)
Special communication about the campaign sent on December 3.

Elimination: Develop and disseminate a plan for HPV cancer elimination in the Southeast, beginning with cervical cancer as a public health concern

On December 11, 2024, the elimination implementation team held a meeting with the National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP) directors and coordinators across the southeast to discuss the development of the regional plan to eliminate HPV cancers, starting with cervical cancer, as a public health concern. During the meeting, the group was able to discuss potential benefits and barriers of developing the regional plan and strategies for aligning and maximizing efforts. The insights gained from the meeting were summarized and used to inform the draft of the plan.

Start at Age 9: Accelerate efforts to start HPV vaccination at age 9

To address the start at age 9 priority, the implementation team continues to work on developing and disseminating targeted messaging to key partners and health care providers to drive improved knowledge of the benefits of starting HPV vaccination at age 9 and encourage initiation of HPV vaccination at age 9. The implementation team is reviewing resources on starting HPV vaccination at age 9 to share with Southeast providers, including a great video from the ACS National HPV Vaccination Roundtable. For more information on resources, email PreventHPV@stjude.org.

Join the Southeast Roundtable
Visit the HPV Vaccination Roundtable of the Southeast website at stjude.org/southeast-roundtable, sign up here to receive the latest information about the roundtable, and email PreventHPV@stjude.org with any questions.

Empowering and Strengthening Community, Culture and Connection to Prevent HPV Cancers Seminar Series

The Empowering and Strengthening Community, Culture, and Connection to Prevent HPV Cancers virtual seminar series was created to explore disparities in HPV vaccination and HPV cancers among various racial and ethnic groups and discuss strategies to improve HPV vaccination coverage to prevent HPV cancers.

Our next seminar will be held during Black History Month on February 20 from noon to 1:15 p.m. Central Time and will focus on addressing HPV vaccination inequities and HPV cancer disparities experienced by African American and Black communities across the U.S. Disparities in HPV-related knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs are well-documented within African American and Black communities. Panelists will present data showcasing existing disparities and discuss strategies for enhancing HPV cancer prevention efforts within this population. Synovia Moss, MPA, Good Health Women Immunization Networks, will moderate the seminar. Presenters will be Ashanda Saint Jean, MD, FACOG, New York Medical College; Andrea D. Willis, MD, MPH, FAAP, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee; Nikki Hayes, MPH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and Tamika Felder, Cervical Cancer Survivor with Cervivor Inc. The seminar will highlight ways to improve equity in African American and Black communities.

Register to join us for this important and timely conversation here.

Coming Soon: HPV Awareness Day March 4, 2025

March 4, 2025, marks the Eighth Annual International HPV Awareness Day. Inaugurated in 2018 by the International Papillomavirus Society, this global event seeks to ignite public awareness, support education, and reduce stigma related to HPV and HPV cancers. International HPV Awareness Day serves as an actionable pathway to cancer prevention and improving public health outcomes worldwide. Through a unique approach that incorporates social/digital media, the power of personal HPV stories, and a live webinar, the campaign has reached millions of individuals around the globe. 2025 is our time to reach even further!

The St. Jude HPV Cancer Prevention Program maintains a commitment to supporting HPV vaccination as a critical cancer prevention tool through continued partnership with healthcare providers, young people and their families. The St. Jude team is thrilled to offer programming surrounding HPV Awareness Day 2025, including an exciting seminar series featuring discussions on US vaccine history, HPV vaccine policy, best practices for rural communities, Southeast regional plans, and HPV cancer prevention among men.

To register for one seminar or the entire series click here.

For more information, please email PreventHPV@stjude.org with any questions.

Partner Spotlight: Immunize Arkansas travels to Nairobi, Kenya

Immunize Arkansas has made significant strides in increasing vaccination rates within the state. The St. Jude HPV Cancer Prevention Program collaborates with Immunize Arkansas to increase HPV vaccination rates through educational and training initiatives. Recently, Heather Mercer, executive director of Immunize Arkansas, was invited by the Social Science Research Council to participate in the two-day Mercury Project Solution Summit held at the University of Nairobi and attended by 103 participants from various countries. This research initiative aims to develop strategies for increasing vaccine demand and combating misinformation about vaccines, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The theme for this year’s summit was “Making Vaccines Become Vaccinations.” Heather was invited to represent rural areas and provide insights from the ground level. During the summit, she discussed the barriers contributing to low vaccination rates in the United States, such as vaccine hesitancy, and noted that other participating countries face similar challenges. Attendees were divided into groups and assigned fictional countries along with background summaries. They were tasked with devising solutions to improve HPV vaccination rates. Heather’s group focused on school-aged girls, targeting this demographic due to a lack of resources. The solution they proposed involved establishing school-based health centers and collaborating with community health workers to promote HPV vaccination among girls.

Heather is grateful for the opportunity and enjoyed engaging with other constituents who are facing similar barriers. She also appreciated the chance to experience Nairobi, Kenya, with her spouse and looks forward to continuing her work on the ground to help increase HPV vaccination rates in Arkansas.

Updated State Profiles

The St. Jude HPV Cancer Prevention Program has created updated HPV cancer prevention data profiles selected states. The state data profiles are an important tool that offer consolidated, at-a-glance look at HPV vaccination coverage and HPV cancers. Also included are state-specific opportunities and recommended actions.

Access the updated state data profile by clicking on the state name below:

Partner Activities and Updates

Alabama

VAX 2 STOP CANCER is offering a free, online, on-demand training program for dental providers in Alabama, including dentists, pediatric dentists, and hygienists. This program, developed with materials from the University of North Carolina and the ACS National HPV Vaccination Roundtable, teaches the best practices for recommending HPV vaccination to patients ages 9-26. With oropharyngeal cancer now the most common HPV cancers in the U.S., dental providers play a crucial role in preventing these cancers. Join us in this vital effort to protect patients from HPV-related diseases.

Arkansas

Immunize Arkansas hosted its year-end meeting and awards celebration to acknowledge the collaborative efforts that have increased vaccination rates in the state. During the event, immunization champions were recognized for their contributions. As a partner, the St. Jude HPV Cancer Prevention Program has worked closely with Immunize Arkansas on both statewide and regional educational and training initiatives to help increase HPV vaccination rates. We look forward to our continued partnership and what we will achieve together in 2025.

Tennessee

The Gift of Vaccines
On December 7, Tennessee Families for Vaccines partnered with the Memphis and Shelby County HPV Cancer Prevention Roundtable to host an engaging event in Chattanooga, Tennessee bringing together over 20 vaccine champions, both new and experienced, for a day of fun, fellowship, and food. Participants explored critical topics such as legislative advocacy, countering misinformation, understanding vaccination policy in Tennessee, and emphasizing the importance of vaccines in protecting public health. The event fostered a welcoming and empowering atmosphere. Together, we set a strong foundation for advocacy efforts in future legislative sessions, leaving everyone informed, inspired, and ready to make a difference.

Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee

Upcoming Virtual Seminar: Making HPV Vaccination Accessible

The Memphis and Shelby County HPV Cancer Prevention Roundtable invites you to join our upcoming virtual seminar, Making HPV Vaccination Accessible, on February 11, 2025, from noon to 1:15 p.m. Central Time. This event will focus on innovative strategies and best practices for delivering HPV vaccination in alternative care settings, such as schools, pharmacies, and mobile clinics. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and collaborate! Register here.

Additional Partner Updates

American Cancer Society National Roundtable on Cervical Cancer

January 2025 is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Partners are invited to join the American Cancer Society, American Cancer Society National Roundtable on Cervical Cancer and American Cancer Society National HPV Vaccination Roundtable on January 29 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time for a webinar on Promising Practices to Increase Cervical Cancer Prevention and Screening. All are welcome to join this webinar. Register here.

Tennessee Cancer Coalition

The Tennessee Cancer Coalition has a New Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Toolkit. This toolkit is intended to raise awareness about cervical cancer and offer strategies and resources to empower college students to prevent and address cervical cancer. Feel free to share with your networks.

HRSA Maternal and Child Health Cervical Cancer Prevention Webinar, January 16
Register to join the Maternal and Child Health Bureau for a webinar on January 16 from 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Eastern Time in observance of Cervical Health Awareness Month. Attendees will learn about a new resource, Improving Patient Engagement in Cervical Cancer Prevention: Communication Toolkit for Health Centers and Safety-net Settings of Care. Download the toolkit and supporting materials in English and Spanish on HRSA’s website.

International Papillomavirus Society One Less Worry Campaign 2025

The International Papillomavirus Society is preparing for the One Less Worry Campaign 2025 and looking for young people who have an HPV story to tell to get involved. The International Papillomavirus Society is requesting one-minute testimonial videos that are ‘selfie-style’ on the mobile phone where people tell their story (told in their native language) with a call to action focusing particularly on HPV vaccination. To guide the process, Testimonial Storytelling Guide is available to follow, which includes essential messages and calls to action. Submit HPV videos and photos to hpvday@kenes.com.

Seventh Annual HPV Prevention Week, January 27-31
The Seventh Annual HPV Prevention Week shines a light on the importance of combating HPV through a multifaceted approach. This year’s theme focuses on driving progress in HPV prevention by promoting equitable access to vaccines, leveraging advancements in medical research, and harnessing innovative technologies for early detection and treatment. Join us as we empower communities, elevate awareness, and work towards a future free from HPV cancers, ensuring that no one is left behind in the pursuit of health equity. Register here.

Why do they call it having butterflies? Kids Aren’t Thinking About HPV

Kids are asking these types of questions, not about HPV. The St. Jude HPV Cancer Prevention Program’s national public awareness campaign "Their Future is in Your Hands" focuses on this simple yet powerful truth: Kids aren't thinking about HPV vaccination and that's why parents need to. We know HPV vaccination protects children from six types of cancer in adulthood. HPV is common and preventable, affecting nearly everyone at some point. Prioritize HPV vaccination between ages 9 and 12 for maximum effectiveness. Choosing HPV vaccination can lead to an HPV cancer-free future for children.

Visit the campaign webpage for more information and resources at stjude.org/preventHPV.

“My word for 2025 is Purpose. In this new year, I aim to be intentional about creating opportunities and memories that have meaning.” - Julia Brown, program manager

“My word for 2025 is Opportunity. As I am transitioning from being a student to being a working professional, I am trying to be open minded and intentional about the opportunities I seek out and pursue - Aeryn Longuevan, student intern

“My word of the year for 2025 is Determined. I am determined to continue to build a closer relationship with God, spend more time with family, become the healthiest version of me, and excel within my career.”– Portia Knowlton, program coordinator

“My word of the year for 2025 is Focus. In 2025, I aim to remain focused on my daily activities to ensure consistent progress toward both my personal and professional goals.” - Pragya Gautam Poudel, postdoctoral fellow

“My word for this year is Discipline. Motivation and inspiration to reach goals come and go but staying disciplined is the key to success.” – Karlisa Cryer, medical content writer

“Willpower is the word I pray will drive and guide me through 2025” - Ursula Leflore, senior administrative coordinator

“My word of the year for 2025 is Progress. In setting goals for this new year, both personal and professional, I aspire to celebrate not just large strides but also smaller steps towards success. I hope to utilize this mindset to be intentional and actionable about making positive changes in my life and the lives of others in 2025.” – Maddy McNee, program coordinator

“My word for 2025 is Thrive. Since COVID-19, I’ve felt like I’ve been in survival mode—adapting to changes, adjusting as things returned to normal, starting a new job, and finishing school—but in 2025, I want to be more intentional about stepping beyond just surviving and embracing opportunities to truly flourish.” – Andrea Stubbs, administrative director

“Empowered is the word to describe my theme for the year 2025. It reflects my confidence, ambition, and commitment to elevating my life, while also striving for a lifestyle of ease and fulfillment.” – Akeria Taylor, program coordinator

“Last year, my words of intention were Discipline and Truthful. For 2025, I have not yet decided. I am considering Thrive, Mindfulness, Possibility, and Peace. I am going to spend some time in the next couple of weeks committing to at least one word of intention and build my plan to manifest the word through my actions.” - Heather Brandt, director

Get Free St. Jude HPV Education Materials

The St. Jude HPV Cancer Prevention Program has created a series of HPV fact sheets that emphasize basic information about HPV vaccination and include action steps to prevent HPV cancers.

Four versions of the fact sheets target various audiences:

General public
Parents
Health care providers
Cancer patients and families

 
Select the versions in English or Spanish most appropriate for those you serve. Download the fact sheets or email PreventHPV@stjude.org to have copies mailed to you.

About St. Jude HPV Cancer Prevention Program

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and cures childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. That’s why St. Jude is raising awareness on HPV vaccination, which can prevent six types of cancer caused by the virus. As the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center dedicated solely to children, St. Jude has an important role and responsibility in increasing the number of children who benefit from HPV vaccination and reduce their risk of preventable cancers later in life.

The St. Jude HPV Cancer Prevention Program envisions a world free of HPV cancers. Through education, promoting best practice models, and strategic partner engagement, its mission is to increase on-time HPV vaccination. On-time HPV vaccination by the 13th birthday provides safe, effective, and long-lasting protection against the most common types of HPV linked to cancers.

Learn more at stjude.org/HPV. Email PreventHPV@stjude.org with any questions.