Materials to Give Parents

CDC now recommends 11 to 12 year olds get two doses of HPV vaccine—rather than the previously recommended three doses—to protect against cancers caused by HPV. The second dose should be given 6-12 months after the first dose. For more information on the updated recommendations, read the MMWR: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/65/wr/mm6549a5.htm.

Providing educational resources to parents will help them understand the importance of vaccinating their children and answer many of their questions about vaccination. Here are some simple suggestions on how you can use the resources below.

Take Action By:

Sending a letter home to parents when their child turns 10 to inform them of the vaccines that their child will need at their next visit.
Sharing one of the following factsheets about HPV vaccine for parents who want more information.
Understanding that parents may have questions about vaccine and only need to be reassured that it is safe, effective, and long lasting.

HPV Vaccine is Safe — (Gardasil) [2 pages]
A flyer that can help you explaining HPV vaccine safety to high information seeking parents. This factsheet also talks various HPV vaccine studies as well as giving links to related scientific articles.

HPV Vaccines Are Safe For Your Child [2 pages]
An easy-to-read 2 page factsheet that you can give to parents who are wanting to know more about HPV vaccine safety.

Adolescent Vaccines Factsheet [1 page]
A one page factsheet that gives a brief overview of all the vaccinations preteens and teens should be getting at age 11-12.

Basic HPV Factsheet [1 page]
An easy-to-read one page factsheet that answers parents general questions about HPV and HPV vaccine.

HPV Vaccine Information Sheet [2 pages]
A more in-depth HPV vaccine factsheet that can help answer questions for parents wanting to know more.

HPV Safety Factsheet [1 page]
A one page, easy-to-read factsheet for parents that talks about HPV vaccine safety, effectiveness, and duration of protection.

Parent Friendly Immunization schedule: 7-19 Years [2 pages]
This easy-to-read schedule can help parents of preteens and teens know when their children need vaccines.