HI HR150

Request the Department of Health to increase efforts in disseminating information about cervical cancer prevention methods, including Pap tests, HPV tests, and vaccinations for females ages 9-26 years

Reference FDA-approved Gardasil vaccine that has potential to prevent up to 70% of cervical cancer cases and deaths when used with continued screening

Cite American Cancer Society data showing approximately 11,270 women contract cervical cancer annually in the United States with 4,070 estimated deaths

Direct certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Department of Health, American Cancer Society-Hawaii Chapter, and Hawaii Medical Association