312.974           New HPV Vaccine Offers Protection Against Nine Types of Cancer

The Medical Society of the State of New York advocates for the use of the HPV vaccine as a form of cancer protection for all individuals.  MSSNY will urge the New York State Department of Health to continue to educate the public about the Advisory Committee on Immunizations Practices about the recommendations on HPV vaccine and MSSNY will continue to ensure that commercial insurance coverage is provided for all patients. (HOD 2015-161; Reaffirmed with modification HOD 2025)