NYS HPV Vaccination “Start at 9” Campaign

On-time HPV vaccination is between 9 and 12 years of age for optimal effectiveness of the vaccine. Unfortunately, about 60% of 13 year old youth in NYS are not vaccinated and therefore unprotected against HPV and future HPV cancers. A growing body of evidence shows that starting the HPV vaccine series at age 9, rather than waiting until age 11, increases on-time vaccination and will, therefore save more lives.

Ask your health organization to endorse “Start at 9” by filling out this form. For the evidence behind “Start at 9” click here or go to the National HPV Roundtable Start at 9 page. Supporting organizations agree to disseminate a Coalition letter urging vaccinating providers to start HPV vaccination at age 9.

To date, the following organizations in New York State have endorsed starting the HPV vaccination series at age 9.

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Westchester Department of Health

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Suffolk County Department of Health Services

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Orange County Department of Health

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Please consider having your health organization endorse “Start at 9” by filling out this form. For more information about the Coalition and evidence behind “Start at 9” click here or go to the National HPV Roundtable Start at 9 page