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Addressing The Gap: HPV Vaccinations in North Carolina 👋 The health and well-being of our communities remain a priority, yet certain healthcare disparities persist. Recent reports shed light on the concerning lack of HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccinations in North Carolina. Let's delve into this issue and discuss how we can collectively work towards closing this gap. HPV vaccination rates among North Carolina adolescents fall significantly below the national average. Despite the vaccine's proven effectiveness against HPV-related cancers, our state is facing a lag in adoption. #hpvawareness #preventionmatters 🤝 Let's take action: ✅ Raise awareness about HPV risks and vaccination benefits through outreach and education. ✅ Advocate for accessible healthcare, making HPV vaccinations universally available. Learn More: Vaccine Hesitancy in North Carolina: https://lnkd.in/eXPZGQbj

NHS England has today pledged to eliminate #cervicalcancer by 2040 By improving rates of screening and vaccination against HPV, NHS England believes that it's achievable to get to a point where almost nobody gets the cancer. It's important for those who get called to come forward for their screening and vaccinations to help achieve this life-saving goal. To help spread awareness, we've created a guide on 10 facts about cervical cancer - check it out below and share it with friends, family and colleagues 📩 #healthcare #employeehealth #cervicalcancerawareness

"In 2023, the global count of unvaccinated and under-vaccinated children rose to 21 million, marking an increase of 2.7 million from the pre-pandemic figures. Despite this overall increase, the WHO African region saw a decrease in unvaccinated children, from 7.3 million in 2022 to 6.7 million in 2023. Additionally, there was progress in HPV vaccine, which is crucial for preventing cervical cancer. Globally, the coverage for at least one dose of the HPV vaccine increased from 20% in 2022 to 27% in 2023. While these developments are positive, they still fall short of the set target, which aims to reduce the number of unvaccinated children to no more than 6.5 million by 2030." #Vaccination #Vaccine #Immunization #ChildDevelopment

March 4th is International #HPVAwarenessDay. As a global leader in infectious diseases and oncology, we remain steadfast in our support of the WHO’s recommendation of introducing HPV vaccinations as a mandatory element of the prevention of certain cancers caused by HPV. 💉 HPV vaccinations*: • protect against several types of cancer and other dangerous diseases caused by HPV (for example: cervical cancer, genital wards), • are available to girls and boys who are also at risk of human papillomavirus infection, • from June 1th 2023 are available for free in Poland as part of National Immunization Program for girls and boys aged 12 and 13. Let's take care of each other 👨👩👧👦 #msdpolska #msdpoland #inventingforlife #diseaseawareness #HPVawarenessday #vaccinations * WHO – Questions and answers about human papillomavirus HPV. January 2020. Accessed: February 2024

Join me in speaking up for life-saving vaccines I just added my name standing up for life-saving vaccines because for millions of kids, a tiny needle can be the big difference between a life of poverty and one of possibility. Over the past two decades, the world has made remarkable progress in vaccinating children thanks to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Since its founding in 2000, Gavi has helped prevent over 17.3 million deaths through its support for routine immunization programs in lower-income countries. But the work is not done. Globally, 20.5 million children missed out on life-saving vaccines in 2022. If you agree we must do everything we can to support life-saving vaccines, add your name to join me! The ONE Campaign #GAVI #ONEcampaign #VaccinesSaveLives

As World Immunization Week comes to a close, let us take a moment to appreciate the incredible impact vaccines have had on global health, from preventing widespread illnesses even to eradicating deadly diseases. In Nigeria, where cervical cancer ranks as the second leading cause of female cancer deaths, the importance of HPV vaccination and regular screening cannot be overstated. However, vaccine hesitancy could hinder achieving high vaccination coverage rates. Let us renew our commitment to promoting vaccine acceptance and uptake by creating awareness, and debunking misinformation. This way, we can embrace the protective power of vaccines and work together to achieve the first pillar of our 90–70–90 Global target: 90% of girls fully vaccinated with the HPV vaccine by the age of 15. This will lead us to live a healthier, happier life, free from the threat of vaccine-preventable diseases. #WorldImmunizationWeek #HPVVaccine #CancerPrevention

Today is #HPVAwarenessDay. HPV (human papillomavirus) can be attributed to 2.5% of cancers on continental Europe. 💉Vaccination programmes play an important role in preventing #cervicalcancer and HPV related cancers in men and women. 🇪🇸 Last year the Murcian Health Service (Murcia, Spain) welcomed health authorities from across the EU as part of the Overcoming Obstacles to Vaccination project onsite visit. The visit focused on the exemplary practice ‘School Vaccination Programme in Murcia Region’. ➡️ This practice aims to improve vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) and meningitis targeting children 11 years of age. By bringing vaccination directly into schools, the practice removes barriers for parents struggling with booking systems or health centre opening hours. It provides easy access and clear information on vaccination opportunities. 📈 As a result of the programme HPV coverage with two doses in 2020 and 2021 ranged between 85% and 95%, whereas the vaccination coverage rate achieved in the 1994-born cohort (vaccinated at health centres) was only 62.3%. Find out more about the exemplary practice on our website: https://lnkd.in/eEyA79Ep

The demand for HPV vaccination coverage. HPV is a group of viruses causing almost all cases of cervical cancer worldwide in women. The demand for HPV vaccines varies between countries, but the tide is turning in the right direction. In one of our latest blog posts, we explore how dozens of countries are now embracing HPV vaccination schedules. We also delve into how uptake can still increase. To read more, see here: https://lnkd.in/ddVKPKjU #HPV #Vaccinations #Healthcare #Health #Immunisation #InternationalDevelopment #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #WomensHealth #Acasus #BraveChange

Join us for the first session of our 2024 Winter Webinar Series: Early Defense Against HPV, Unveiling the Impact of Starting Vaccinations at Age 9 in Wisconsin. This webinar focuses on the evolving landscape of HPV vaccination in Wisconsin, where we've seen a notable increase in vaccinations among boys and girls over time. However, the post-COVID era presents new challenges with vaccine hesitancy, potentially affecting the uptake of essential vaccines like HPV. Our focus will be on evidence that supports initiating HPV vaccination at age 9, a strategy that promises to significantly boost the vaccination rates by age 13. This early intervention is key to maximizing protection against six types of cancer. #HPV #Immunization #Webinar #WebinarSeries #ImmunizeWI #IMWI #Vaccines #HealthyKids #HealthyFamilies #HealthCare

💉 The CDC states vaccination rates for HPV lag significantly behind other common adolescent vaccinations. Daniel Faden, MD, FACS covers some of the barriers in these rates for both patients and providers. Dr. Faden is joined by Jay W. Lee, and Thomas J. Schuch on how HPV vaccination can lead to cancer prevention in our latest webinar lead by Dr. Kate Behan → https://lnkd.in/gV-pdspS | #HPVvaccine #cancerprevention #patientengagement