Disparities In HPV Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescent Girls In USAPI Need To Be Addressed, Study Suggests

Infectious Disease Advisor (9/26, McSwiggin) reports, “Coverage with human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among adolescent girls in the United States-affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI) is on track to meet 2030 goals in 2 jurisdictions; however, disparities in vaccination coverage still need to be addressed, according to study results.” The researchers said, “Implementing evidence-based strategies to increase vaccine access and coverage would benefit jurisdictions with lagging coverage.” The findings were published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.