Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1079750 | Journal of Adolescent Health | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The juvenile justice setting provides a unique opportunity to administer the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to a high-risk, medically underserved population. We examined current HPV vaccination practices in the United States. Most states (39) offer the HPV vaccine to females committed to juvenile justice facilities.
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Authors
Courtney E. Henderson, Josiah D. Rich, Michelle A. Lally,