Immunization Policy

Case Assignment

Vaccination mandates have long been used in the U.S. to optimize protection of the population against a broad array of communicable diseases. The most notable examples include measles, mumps, polio, and smallpox vaccination.

Should HPV vaccination be added to the list of vaccinations deemed to be compulsory? Why or why not? (Note: Be sure to support your responses with evidence from your background readings; failure to do so will result in point deductions.)

Assignment Expectations

Length: 2-3 pages, double-spaced

Required Reading

Bhattacharya, D. (2013). Chapter 8: HPV vaccination. In Public health policy: Issues, theories, and advocacy. (pp. 213–244). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Abiola, S. E., Colgrove, J., & Mello, M. M. (2013). The politics of HPV vaccination policy formation in the United States. Journal of Health Politics, Policy, and Law, 38(4), 645–681.

Xavier University Library. (2014). How to write a position paper. Retrieved from http://www.xavier.edu/library/students/documents/p…

Videos

AAP-CA3. (2016, March 24). HPV vaccine: Education & promotion (full video) . Retrieved from