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HPV Vaccine Uptake Varied Widely Across US States

Analysis of more than 16,000 US adolescents found substantial variation in HPV vaccination uptake both across and within census regions

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • May 12, 2026

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    HP vaccine uptake varies by state; highest in Rhode Island, lowest in Mississippi.

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    Study used data from over 16,000 adolescents aged 13-

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    HPV vaccination target is 80% per Healthy People

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    Analyzed data shows significant regional disparities, especially in Southern states.

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    Logistic regression adjusted for various demographics to evaluate state-level differences.

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HPV Vaccine Uptake Varied Widely Across US States

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • May 12, 2026

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