Vaccinations protect children and communities from infectious diseases. Every Child by Two campaign urges protection before age 2. Parents should consult doctors about vaccine schedules. Immunization records needed for school enrollment
Global DTP3 vaccine coverage reached 84% in 2023. Measles vaccine coverage was 83%, down from 86% in 2019. HPV vaccine coverage among girls increased to 27%. Hepatitis B vaccine coverage reached 83% globally
Immunization coverage has plateaued over last decade. 25 million children missed vaccination in 2021, highest since 2009. 81% of infants worldwide received 3 doses of DTP3 vaccine. 25 vaccine introductions reported in 2021, below 2020 levels
HPV causes significant morbidity and mortality in both women and men. Vaccine reduces anogenital cancer and genital warts worldwide. Only 54% of women and 49% of men receive recommended doses
Three HPV vaccines approved in US: Gardasil, Gardasil 9, and Cervarix. Gardasil 9 prevents 90% of genital warts and 70% of cervical cancers. Vaccines protect against cervical, anal, and other HPV-related cancers
Born in Marlborough, Massachusetts in 1962. Graduated from Juilliard School in 1984 with BFA in Acting. Earned master's degree in psychology from Antioch University in 2003