Effective January 1, 2024, the Cancer Prevention Act requires every public and private school to notify 6th grade students and their parents/guardians that they are advised to follow current HPV immunization guidelines before starting 8th grade. CDPH sent this letter to schools describing the Act and sharing implementation resources such as a Template Letter to Parents which is available in Spanish and additional translations are coming. The ACT also requires UC, CSU, and CA Community Colleges to notify students who are 26 years of age or younger they are advised to follow current HPV immunization guidelines before first-time enrollment in college, and CDPH has updated college materials to reflect the new law.
The California HPV Vaccination Roundtable has put together provider newsletter content for AB 659 which references the Cancer Prevention Act and includes foundational information on HPV immunization and best practices to increase rates. Roundtable members are free to use this content in your outreach to providers!
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