Abstract

The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health supports an intentional and concerted effort to improve human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates—with the goal of ending cancers caused by HPV. All nurse practitioners who provide healthcare for adolescents and young adults are crucial to the success of this effort, and are encouraged to take these steps in their clinical practices:

  • Ask all patients aged 11-26 years if they are fully vaccinated against HPV.
  • Strongly recommend HPV vaccination at that same visit when it is needed.
  • Provide the vaccination in the office or provide directions to a location in the community where patients can get the vaccination.
  • Use a reminder system to ensure that patients return to the office or community location to complete the vaccination series.

Notes

This position statement was updated in October 2021. Please search this collection for the updated statement.

Author Details

As a national professional membership organization, NPWH is the nation's leading voice for courageous conversations about women's health. In our clinics and in our culture, women's health nurse practitioners champion state-of-the-science health care that holistically addresses the unique needs of women across their lifetimes. We elevate the health issues others overlook and compel attention on women's health from providers, policymakers, and researchers.

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Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health, Washington, DC, USA

Type

Position Statement

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Expert Opinion (nationally/internationally recognized)

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Human Papilloma Virus, Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine, Cervical Cancer, Vaccinations, Position Statement

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HealthCom Media

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Review Type

None: Reputation-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2017-11-01

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