The American Cancer Society (ACS) would like to extend an invitation to you and your organization to join the Northern IL HPV Vaccination Coalition, a new public health partnership launching this spring.
Studies show that 8 out of 10 people will be infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV) at some point in their lifetime. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), estimates 79 million Americans are currently infected with the virus and that number is projected to grow by 14 million new cases each year.
According to the American Cancer Society, every year in the United States, more than 31,500 men and women are diagnosed with cancers caused by HPV. The HPV vaccine prevents 6 types of HPV cancer, keeping a child protected years down the line. HPV vaccination is expected to prevent 90% of HPV cancers when given before a child is exposed to the virus.
The Northern IL HPV Vaccination Coalition recognizes this reality and asks for your help in creating and maintaining initiatives to help increase the rate of adolescents receiving the HPV vaccination across the state. Whether you’re a member of a school, community-based, faith-based, and/or healthcare organization you play an important role in helping increase vaccine rates and decrease cancer incidence.