Your legislator will soon take a crucial floor vote on HPV & vaccine education in school. It's time to take action again to ensure adolescents continue to receive reliable information about HPV and the vaccine that can prevent infection! If you've already sent an email - THANK YOU - please now call your legislators. You can find their phone numbers here.
HPV-related cancer incidence is high in Iowa and can impact anyone. We have a safe, effective vaccine that can prevent 90% of the 6 cancers caused by HPV including: cervical, vaginal, vulvar, anal, penile, and throat cancer. Adolescents need to have access to information about how to protect themselves from these cancers.
Remind your legislators that our children deserve a safe and trusting learning environment that allows them to make healthy, informed decisions.
Iowa Legislature Bill Book (keyword search on HPV to see the latest bills)
Learn more about the HPV vaccine and its importance here:
These bills also include language to prohibit gender inclusive language in schools. Learn more about transgender and gender minority health here: