Webinar June 28: Understanding HPV disparities in rural communities and addressing HPV vaccine hesitancy

Washington State Health Care Authority sent this bulletin at 06/15/2023 09:00 AM PDT

June 15, 2023

Understanding HPV disparities in rural communities and addressing HPV vaccine hesitancy June 28

The Health Care Authority (HCA) is sending this message on behalf of the Department of Health (DOH).

WithinReach and Immunization Action Coalition of Washington will be hosting a webinar in collaboration with the Washington State Department of Health. The presenters will discuss HPV vaccination challenges and disparities in rural settings and how to address vaccine hesitancy and concerns around HPV vaccines.

The webinar will be recorded. Continuing education credit is available for nurses, medical assistants, and pharmacists/pharmacy technicians.

Webinar details

Date: Wednesday, June 28
Time: noon-1 p.m.

Learning objectives

Describe reasons for HPV vaccination disparities in rural communities, including provider-specific barriers to HPV vaccination
Review ways to address barriers to vaccination
Discuss common HPV vaccine questions and concerns and how to address them
Examine effective approaches to the HPV vaccine conversation

Target audience

Healthcare providers
Pharmacists and pharmacy techs
Local public health
Anyone interested in learning more about this topic

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