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Published on: March 8, 2012
Human papillomavirus vaccination rates and state mandates for tetanus-containing vaccines
Amanda F Dempsey1, Sarah E Schaffer
1Child Health Evaluation and Research Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan, 300 North Ingalls, Rm 6E08, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5456, USA. adempsey@umich.edu
Objective:
We sought to examine nationally the association between school mandates for adolescent tetanus-containing vaccines (Td and/or Tdap) and adolescent female human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination.
Methods:
Each state was categorized by whether a school mandate for adolescent Td and/or Tdap vaccines was enacted. Mean HPV vaccine series initiation levels among adolescent females were compared between each mandate category.
Results:
Mean HPV vaccine series initiation levels were significantly lower in states without Td/Tdap vaccine mandates than in those with mandates (42.9% vs. 47.3%; p=0.004).
Conclusions:
School mandates for adolescent Td/Tdap vaccination may have a carry-over effect on HPV vaccination.
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