Michigan Legislature Passes Bill To Make HPV Information Available To Girls, Families

Main Category: Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine
Also Included In: Women's Health / Gynecology
Article Date: 05 May 2008 - 8:00 PST

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The Michigan Senate earlier this week passed a House-approved bill (HB 5322) that directs schools that provide information on immunization to families and students in at least grades six, nine, and 12 to include information about human papillomavirus and the HPV vaccine, the AP/MLive.com reports. The bill now goes to Gov. Jennifer Granholm (D) (AP/MLive.com, 4/30).

According to the bill, the information would have to include the risks associated with HPV; the availability, effectiveness and potential risks of immunization for HPV; and sources where parents and guardians may obtain additional information about HPV and vaccination of a child against HPV (Daily Women's Health Policy Report, 2/19). Lawmakers appear to have "backed off" attempts to require girls entering the sixth grade to receive HPV vaccines according to the AP/MLive.com (AP/MLive.com, 4/30).

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