San Diego Protecting Against HPV (SD PATH)
The goal of SD PATH is to reduce the incidence of HPV-related cancers in San Diego County and surrounding areas by increasing HPV vaccinations to 80% by 2026, through clinical interventions, education and training, and advocacy/public policy engagement.
HPV and Cancer: Get Vaccinated
Protect yourself and your family with HPV (human papillomavirus) immunizations. The HPV vaccine is a safe and effective way to dramatically lower the risk of cancers associated with high-risk strains of the HPV virus.
What is the San Diego HPV Vaccination Call to Action Report?
In 2019, UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center (MCC) partnered with the San Diego Immunization Program (SDIP) to conduct 38 interviews as part of an environmental scan to identify strategies to improve local HPV vaccine rates. Results showed gaps and opportunities within the health care, pharmacy, and school sectors.
A summary of HPV vaccination knowledge, awareness, and practices by clinical staff, pharmacists, and school/university medical staff in San Diego County to help community collaborators to identify opportunities to increase HPV vaccinations. We encourage you to review the document and find opportunities to increase HPV vaccinations within your own organizations.
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2022 By the Numbers 
Check out our annual summary of the inaugural year of SD PATH! We are looking forward to more opportunities to make San Diego HPV cancer free.
Helpful Links
- St. Jude Path to Prevention: California State Profile
- AAP, California Chapter 3: Local Officials, Healthcare Systems Support HPV Vaccine Week
- National HPV Vaccination Roundtable
- California HPV Vaccination Roundtable
- HPV and Cancer, LGBT Cancer Information - National LGBT Cancer Network
- HPV VAX NOW, a new campaign targeting young adults (18-26) eligible for the HPV vaccine using social media & clinical staff toolkits and resources - HHS
- HPV Immunization Flyers for Parents – CDC
- Immunization Schedules – Preteens and Teens (Ages 7-18) – CDC
- LGBT and HPV: What About Me? - TeenSource.org
- Provider Self-Assessment Quiz - NVAC
- Pharmacy Flyer for Patient Immunization – APhA
- Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process to Immunization Services – EZIZ
Check it out! HPV Vaccination: Open Forum Webinar for Parents and Guardians
Recorded 8.2.21 
Moderator: Pamela Tom, Founder of HPV and Me
Panelists: Melissa Rose, MD- Director of Pediatrics, Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center; Pamela Kahn, MPH, BS, RN, NCSN, California School Nurses Organization; Mike West, JD- Head & Neck Cancer Survivor
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SD PATH in the Community
Community Outreach & Engagement Staff Leads
If you would like more information on workgroup activities, please contact sdpath@health.ucsd.edu.
