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ACIP issues 2 new recs on HPV vaccination

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This month, Dr. Campos-Outcalt describes recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) that harmonize catch-up human papillomavirus vaccination for men and women and give a nod to extending vaccine administration to older patients, based on clinical decision-making. Listen in to learn the specifics.


 

References

1. Markowitz L. Overview and background (HPV). CDC Web site. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/acip/meetings/downloads/slides-2019-02/HPV-2-Markowitz-508.pdf. Presented February 27, 2019. Accessed August 1, 2019.
2. Brisson M, Laprise J-F. Cost-effectiveness of extending HPV vaccination above age 26 years in the U.S. CDC Web site. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/acip/meetings/downloads/slides-2019-02/HPV-3-Brisson-508.pdf. Presented February 2019. Accessed August 1, 2019.
3. Markowitz L. Recommendations for mid-adult HPV vaccination work group considerations. CDC Web site. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/acip/meetings/downloads/slides-2019-02/HPV-7-Markowitz-508.pdf, Presented February 27, 2019. Accessed August 1, 2019.
4. Meites E, Szilagyi PG, Chesson HW, et al. Human papillomavirus vaccination for adults: updated recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2019;68:698-702.

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