What question did this study set out to answer?

To investigate regional differences and trends in HPV vaccination among Medicaid-insured adolescents in Texas.

March 30, 2026Journal of Primary Care & Community Health0 citationsOpen Access

Regional Differences and Trends Within Texas in HPV Vaccination Among Medicaid-insured Adolescents

ETErika L. ThompsonThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio YSYong ShanThe University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston KEKirsten Y. EomThe University of Texas at San Antonio

Key Points

To investigate regional differences and trends in HPV vaccination among Medicaid-insured adolescents in Texas.
Analysis of HPV vaccination rates post-COVID-19
Comparison of vaccination trends across different regions in Texas
Notable declines in HPV vaccination rates observed post-pandemic
Significant regional variances identified, impacting future disease burden

Abstract

Declines in HPV vaccination after the COVID-19 pandemic among Texas Medicaid-insured adolescents are of urgent concern if HPV-related cancers are to be prevented. Furthermore, regional differences are apparent throughout Texas, which may contribute to an unequal burden of future disease.

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