Girls age 13-15 years that are Up-To-Date on HPV Vaccination
Current Value
54.5%
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Data Description and Source
Description: Positive trend. The percent of girls age 13 to 15 years old that are up-to-date on their HPV vaccination has increased dramatically over the last decade, from 18.4% of girls age 13-15 to 54.5% of girls ae 13-15.
Source: Arkansas Department of Health, Immunizations Program.
Notes: HPV causes more than 95% of cervial cancer. The HPV vaccine provides protection against the 3 or 4, depending on vaccine provider, most common types of HPV.