MS SC532

Designates March 4, 2021, as "HPV Cancer Awareness Day" in Mississippi to highlight the connection between Human Papillomavirus and cancer

Notes that approximately 350 cancers per year in Mississippi are attributable to HPV types targeted by the HPV vaccine

Acknowledges that Mississippi ranks last among all states for HPV vaccination rates among adolescents according to 2019 data

Urges Mississippi citizens to utilize available tests, screenings, and vaccines proven effective in preventing HPV-related cancers

Encourages parents to consider vaccinating their children to protect future generations from HPV-related cancers