Prevention: HPV and Cervical Cancer
HPV vaccination rates in Nevada improved steadily until the COVID-19 pandemic, but have since stalled and declined slightly, especially among adolescents and young adults in rural areas. Disparities by geography and gender persist. The Nevada Cancer Coalition is focused on increasing HPV vaccination rates across the state to reduce the future burden of HPV-related cancers.
Learn more about the Nevada HPV Collaborative and its initiatives, and discover the latest news and ways to get involved in this work.
Cancer Plan Goal: Increase early detection of cancers to reduce late-stage diagnosis.
HPV Collaborative
This group of volunteers is at the heart of efforts to increase uptake of HPV vaccination and meets quarterly to develop tools, resources, and educational opportunities for healthcare providers, and identify ways to engage Nevadans and execute strategies outlined in the Nevada Cancer Plan.
Chair: Yvonne Curtis, Nevada State Immunization Program
Staff Lead: Lily Helzer, Prevention & Early Detection Programs Manager
HPV Cancer-Free Nevada
HPV Cancer-Free Nevada is our state’s public campaign to promote HPV vaccination and educate parents, young adults and healthcare providers on the importance of HPV vaccination. The website includes facts about HPV and vaccination, data on HPV-related cancers, and a directory of Vaccines for Children (VFC) providers across the state.
