Washington State HPV Free Task Force Meeting: Spring 2025
Join us for an informative virtual session presented by the Washington state HPV Free Task Force on May 30th. This meeting will focus on strategies to address vaccine hesitancy and effective communication about HPV vaccines. Agenda coming soon!
About the Washington State HPV Task Force
Mission: To increase human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates in Washington state and reduce the amount of HPV associated disease by engaging and supporting diverse partners and increasing knowledge about HPV and cancer prevention.
Vision: Washington State HPV Task Force aims for all preteens to complete human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations to eliminate future HPV cancer incidence.
Goal: To attain a measurable reduction of HPV associated disease in Washington State by achieving 80% vaccination completion rate by age 13 by 2026.
Description: The Washington State HPV Task Force is a group of representatives from various sectors including: Federally Qualified Health Centers, managed care organizations/payors, hospitals, primary care providers, government, tribal entities, and others involved in HPV vaccination and prevention. The task force membership includes: clinical care team, quality improvement staff, researchers, survivors, community members, and other partners.
Meetings are scheduled quarterly. Involvement may range from being placed on the distribution list to staying apprised of current information to participating in a committee or presenting at a meeting. You determine your level of participation.
Contact: If you would like to get involved or would like to learn more, please contact Sahla Suman Thekke Edivettiyakath with the Washington Department of Health at Sahla.Suman@doh.wa.gov.
