According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection. It is also associated with certain forms of cancer. Learn the latest about the HPV vaccine and immunization efforts.

Thursday, May 8, 2014
12:00-1:30 PM EST

Join us for a dynamic webinar that will: 

• Describe current HPV vaccination recommendations for boys and girls as of 2011.
• Discuss the early research evidence on the decrease in prevalence of HPV.
• Identify disparities which limit populations from receiving the vaccination or optimally benefiting from vaccine.
• Discuss future directions including strategies to promote vaccination and the new vaccine which is in clinical trials

Our Presenter

Linda Niccolai, PhD, ScM is Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases at the Yale School of Public Health and Director of the HPV-IMPACT Project at the CT Emerging Infections Program. Her current research projects include a special focus on human papillomavirus. Specifically, her research is designed to understand uptake and impact of HPV vaccines with an emphasis on addressing health disparities. Her research methods include surveillance, behavioral epidemiology, and qualitative approaches.

1 Category I Certified Health Education Specialist and 1 Certified Public in Health (CPH) contact hour is available.

Pre-Registration is required at www.train.org by choosing course 1050450 . A certificate of attendance will be provided. Questions? Contact Anjuli Bodyk at (203)-737-6264 or email [email protected].