HPV Vaccine

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Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is an infection that affects both males and females and is transmitted mainly through sexual contact. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are over 150 strains of the virus and over 14 million people are infected yearly. Once exposed to the virus there is a chance that it may regress spontaneously. However, HPV can cause genital warts and even cancers of the cervix, vagina, anus, penis, mouth and throat. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2017 there will be:
about 12,820 new cases of invasive cervical cancer diagnosed, approximately 4,210 women will die from cervical cancer, about 2,120 new cases of penile cancer diagnosed and approximately 360 deaths from penile cancer

In 2006, the first HPV vaccine was manufactured. The goal of the vaccine is to prevent genital warts and cancer. Both males and females should be vaccinated between the ages of nine through 26 years of age.

In calendar year 2016, a total of 253 people received HPV vaccine in Garrett County. There were 126 males and 124 females vaccinated. Three people vaccinated did not have gender identified.

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Health Improvement Strategy

HPV Vaccine

https://mygarrettcounty.com/groups/hpv-vaccine/

Goal:

Increase the number of males and females aged 9 to 26 years of age who received at least 1 dose of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine per calendar year (Baseline data 2016, 253 people vaccinated, increase by 25.3)

Strategy Description:

Many strategies have been used to increase immunization rates. Some, such as school entry laws, have effectively increased demand for vaccines, but the effectiveness of other strategies (e.g., advertising) is less well documented. Some proven strategies (e.g., reducing costs, linking immunization to Women Infants and Children (WIC) services, home visiting) are well suited to increasing rates among specific populations, such as persons with low access to immunization services. 1. Assess why parents are not vaccinating their child(ren) and then reduce barriers to vaccine administration ● Physical barriers: clinic hours, waiting time, transportation, or cost ● Psychological barriers: unpleasant experience, vaccine safety concerns ● Knowledge deficit 2. Recommend and Reinforcement ● Healthcare providers must recommend the vaccine in an unbiased manner: powerful motivator, patients likely to follow recommendation of the provider, reinforce the need to return visit/multiple doses 3. Reminders and Recall to Patients ● Reminder—notification that immunizations are due soon ● Recall—notification that immunizations are past due 4. Communication to healthcare providers that a patient’s immunizations are due soon or past due: computer-generated list, stamped note in the chart, “Immunization Due” clip on chart, or electronic reminder in an electronic medical record 5. Collaboration Efforts ● Partner with WIC, Healthy Families of America, & Health Education and Outreach ● Partner with PCPs in Garrett County ●Partner with the Board of Education

Level of Change:

Systems

Primary Focus Area:

Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health

Data Category Tag:

GCHD Personal Health

Strategic Planning Alignment:

Estimated Implementation Date:

2017-01-02

Estimated Completion Date:

2020-06-16

Estimated Ease of Implementation:

Moderate

Estimated Cost of Implementation:

High

Potential Community Benefit:

High

Health Equity:

Research:

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