Bill > HJR0908

This resolution, passed by both the Tennessee House of Representatives and Senate, designates March 4, 2026, as HPV Awareness Day in Tennessee to increase public understanding of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that can cause several types of cancer, including oropharyngeal and cervical cancers, which are more prevalent in Tennessee than the national average. The resolution highlights the availability of a safe and effective HPV vaccine, recommended for individuals aged nine to twenty-six and some older adults, which protects against most HPV-related cancers, and acknowledges that while Tennessee has improved vaccination rates, they still lag behind, prompting efforts like the HPV Vaccination Roundtable of the Southeast, involving medical and public health professionals, to address this issue and promote prevention.

Health and Social Services

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HJR0908&ga=114