Gardasil 9 is the only HPV vaccine used in the U.S., and it’s also one of the only vaccines on the market that actually prevents cancer. That’s because HPV is behind nearly all cervical cancer cases ...

right around the time when their parents have to sign a consent form for them to get the vaccine. (The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that kids get the HPV vaccine starting at age 9 ...

The clinics will offer HPV, Meningococcal ACWY, and Tdap vaccines at no cost to students. Parents must provide insurance information and sign a consent form for their child to receive vaccinations.

The Iowa Senate advanced a bill Monday that would remove a minor's ability to consent to receiving an HPV vaccine.

The Senate passed a bill Monday requiring parental consent over their child getting the HPV vaccine. In Iowa, about 45% of 13- to 15-year-olds completed the HPV vaccine series in 2024. Several ...