
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.
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
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If you would like more information on workgroup activities, please contact sdpath@health.ucsd.edu.