This article is for medical and dental providers caring for our youngest members
A clinical recommendation is the number one reason parents choose to vaccinate their child against HPV. Starting patients on their HPV vaccine when they’re between ages 9-12 can help complete the vaccine schedule sooner, by only requiring two doses—rather than three later in life.
What to say to patients and parents
Talk to your patient and their parents about the HPV vaccine, and you could help prevent more than 90% of cancers that are caused by HPV.
The Immunizations for Adolescents (IMA) measure assesses the percentage of 13-year-old adolescent members who have had:
Documentation must include the vaccination date(s) with at least one of the following:
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HPV | 90649, 90650, 90651 |
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